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Sheet Metal Technician - Aviation

Western Aircraft

Posted on: 21 Mar 2024

Job Location: Boise, US

Job Description:

Western Aircraft has multiple immediate openings for experienced Aviation Sheet Metal Technicians in beautiful Boise, Idaho.

Job Summary

Inspect, test, repair, maintain, and service aircraft using test equipment and hand tools, as needed, to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

Learns and/or performs routine maintenance and inspections on general aviation aircraft
Performs structural repairs and modifications
Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of maintenance work
Accurately completes required paperwork and work order details in Corridor
Meets or beats flat rates for most of the assigned tasks
Understands and follows all safety procedures and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner
Responsible for completing training syllabus for advancement to next level

Qualifications & Job Requirements

Minimum two (2) years' experience in general aviation preferred
Minimum two (2) years' performing structural repairs and modifications with Sheet Metal
Experience working with composite materials a plus
Basic knowledge of Sheet Metal assembly techniques required
Ability to read blueprints and schematics required
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Good problem-solving skills and ability to follow directions
Organized and detail oriented
Airframe Certification preferred OR needs to be willing to obtain this certification within 6 months of hire if not already certified

Other Prerequisites

Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work is performed in an aircraft hangar or production environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Constantly requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes such as bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, and turning to pick parts. Must have ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. and 25 lbs. overhead.

Available Benefits

Medical, dental, vision
Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
401K & Roth 401k with employer match
Flexible Spending programs

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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