Mobile A&P Aircraft Mechanic - Eastern Idaho

Job Summary

The Mobile Response Team (MRT) Maintenance Technicians will be based in Eastern Idaho and will require travel. These technicians will be responsible for repair and maintenance service of aircraft using test equipment and hand tools, as needed, to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications. 

**Schedule rotation is 7 days on 7 days off - Monday through Sunday**

• Performs repair and service on general aviation aircraft
• Carries an MRT call phone 24/7/365 on scheduled shift days
• Ensures proper care of customer property through all phases of work
• Accurately completes required paperwork and work order details in Corridor
• Offers technical advice via phone
• Travels as required via car, boat, or air to customer location to perform required maintenance
• Assists and/or facilitates invoicing and payments for MRT services for those customers without credit terms, and prior to release of aircraft
• Coordinate offsite road trips

• 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 considered a plus

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge
• Valid Driver’s license

• Work is performed in both inside and outside environments with moderate noise level and varied environmental conditions. Must be able to lift and move items weighing up to 50lbs, work overhead, climbing,
• bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, working on ladders and in tight quarters. 90% travel is required for fieldwork.

• 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.