The Mobile Response Team (MRT) Maintenance Technicians will be based in Boise and will require travel. These technicians will be responsible for the repair and maintenance service of aircraft using test equipment and hand tools, as needed, to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturer specifications.
**Schedule rotation is 7 days on 7 days off - Monday through Sunday**
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of work.
- Accurately completes required paperwork and work order details in Corridor.
- Continually keeps clean and organized work area including personal toolbox.
- Meets or beats flat rates for assigned tasks.
- Understands and follows safety procedures and utilizes support equipment in a safe manner to accomplish work.
Qualifications & Job Requirements
- Minimum three (3) years experience in general business aviation
- Owns hand tools to complete work (list will be provided)
- Requires extensive travel.
- Extensive experience with general aviation aircraft and ability to complete projects with no supervision required.
- Airframe & Powerplant certifications required.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to follow directions.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Positive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor
- Basic sheet metal skills and/or basic electrical capabilities are considered a plus.
Other Prerequisites
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Ability to obtain airport-issued security badge.
- Valid Driver’s license
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a hangar environment and requires regular fieldwork where the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather and industrial-type noise conditions. Must have willingness and ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. and 25 lbs. overhead. Daily activities include frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, and turning to pick parts from lower shelves, pulling and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally.
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.
