Aircraft Structures Technician

Job overview

The Aircraft Structures Technician role is an onsite, full-time position in Boise, ID, working in an aircraft hangar. Compensation is not specified. Western Aircraft’s maintenance team performs aircraft repairs and modifications to return aircraft to service in accordance with FAA and manufacturer specifications. The technician inspects aircraft structures and completes sheet-metal repairs and modifications to blueprint specifications. The role uses specialized tools and test equipment, follows strict tolerances and safety procedures, and documents maintenance work in compliance with approved data and applicable requirements.

What you'll do

• Perform aircraft sheet-metal and structural repairs and modifications
• use specialized tools and equipment to measure parts for defects or deviations
• protect customer property throughout maintenance work
• complete assigned tasks within allotted hours
• document maintenance, repairs, and modifications
• follow safety procedures and use support equipment safely
• comply with FAA and FAR requirements and approved data.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

aircraft structures technician

aircraft maintenance

boise id

western aircraft

full-time

onsite

aircraft hangar

sheet metal repair

structural modifications

blueprints

faa compliance

airframe certification

composite materials

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• company-paid short- and long-term disability and life/AD&D insurance
• paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement
• HSA or HRA with employer contributions tied to wellness participation
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
• flexible spending programs.

Why this role

Three years of aviation experience and three years performing structural repairs and modifications required; composite-material experience is a plus; airframe certification preferred for entry and mid-level positions and required for senior-level positions. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision; company-paid disability and life coverage; paid leave; HSA or HRA; 401(k) and Roth 401(k) match; flexible spending programs.

About the employer

Western Aircraft is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. Sector: 48.