Aircraft or A&P Mechanic (M-F, 1st Shift)

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.