Job SummaryPerform in-progress and final inspections on articles under assembly, repair, and/or alteration. Ensure all maintenance performed is in accordance with FAA regulations, the RSM (Repair Station Manual), and the OEM (original Equipment Manufacturer) maintenance manuals for approval of any article for Return to Service (RTS). This will be accomplished by physical inspection and paperwork review. Duties & Responsibilities
Perform visual inspections for quality and workmanship
Monitor service department adherence to the Western Safety Manual
Service is performed IAW the Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations
Ensure that Western Aircraft Policy and Procedures are followed
Make decisions to determine airworthiness
Determine part approvals
Determine major/minor repair or alterations
Ensure Certificated 135 Operator’s AAIP or CAMP programs are adhered to during maintenance
Ensure proper tooling is used to determine airworthiness and is currently calibrated when applicable
Communicate with the leads and the assigned Service Managers regarding assigned work orders
Ensure all maintenance performed is of such quality that the condition of the aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller or appliance worked or will be at least equal to its original or properly altered condition
RTS Authority
Technician duties may be required at times
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Job Requirements
Minimum ten (10) years’ experience working for a repair station
Minimum five (5) years’ experience with jet aircraft
Airframe & Powerplant Certifications required
Avionics experience highly preferred
Strong knowledge of FARs
Strong proficiency with MS Word and Excel
Other Prerequisites
Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work is primarily performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level, inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Working around equipment with moving parts, ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, frequent standing sitting, walking balancing and stooping.
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.
