Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an aircraft mechanic who want to apply your skills into a unique work environment? Are you looking to transfer your military experience into a new career? Do you have a solid mechanical repair background and would like to bring that knowledge to a new career? Apply here! Wipaire is looking to hire both new aircraft mechanics and experienced A&P Mechanics. Wipaire will offer competitive pay in proportion to the level of experience provided. All of our maintenance team works 1st shift working on different aircraft and doing a variety of tasks. In addition, there is the potential to travel for those who are interested.

Quick summary:

* Family owned company with relaxed work environment
* A&P license not required for this role
* 1st shift, Monday-Friday work only
* Advancement opportunities
* Working in exciting aviation industry on unique products
* Prefer prior general aviation experience

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Job Duties:

1. Carries out a variety of aircraft maintenance duties, such as:
   • Performs annual aircraft inspections. Documents all areas needing maintenance.
   • Performs repairs and maintenance, following workbook instructions, according to industry and Wipaire standards and to meet FAA regulations.
   • Maintains and repairs aircraft components. Assembles and installs flight controls, engines, pneumatics, fuel systems, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulics, mechanical components and accessories.
   • Repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components.
   • Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions. Examines and inspects aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
   • Maintains, repairs, and rebuilds aircraft structures, aircraft floats, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals.
   • Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers' manuals.
   • Ensures all safety and regulatory related requirements are met.
2. Documents all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance, as needed.

• Airframe & Power Plant (A & P) license preferred, but not required.
• Ability to meet FAA regulatory and safety requirements in all aspects of the work.
• Perform lifting of supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Hear, speak and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization.
• Stand, squat, reach, kneel, bend, and twist/turn for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work in the shop and hangar, repairing and maintaining aircraft.
• Must be able to use hand tools, including wrenches, hammers, power tools, and other tools used in testing aircraft and parts, and a computer, phone, and photocopier.
• Must have all required tools designated within 90 days of starting employment.
• Must comply with Wipaire FOD prevention plan

Wipaire is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Women, minorities, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position with an expected pay range of $51,380 - $93,678. Within this range, pay offered will be based on the candidate's skills, experience, education, and other qualifications. Wipaire offers a full benefits package including health, dental, 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, life, short & long term disability insurance and other benefits such as PTO (starring at 15 days) and holiday pay, all while working with great people, first shift, and in a family-friendly atmosphere. The benefits noted above are subject to availability and eligibility requirements. Benefits may be modified or terminated at any time without notice and some exclusions may apply.

We will also provide relocation assistance.

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