Aircraft Mechanic Or A&P Mechanic | Inspector

Job Description
Wipaire is looking to hire both new Aircraft Mechanics and experienced A&P Mechanics with prior general aviation experience performing maintenance and inspection duties. Wipaire will offer competitive pay in proportion to the level of experience provided.
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
Check out: https://www.wipaire.com/about-wipaire/careers-at-wipaire/ to view videos about what Wipaire is all about
At Wipaire we have been engineering and manufacturing aircraft floats for the last 60 years and have become an aviation industry leader of diversified aviation services. Our products are used to convert existing airplanes into sea planes. We support passenger service, tourism, and fire-fighting operations all over the world. Wipaire is committed to investing in our people, products, and technology. Our core values are simple, a win-win mindset, technically adept, work/life balance, do the right thing and have fun. If these values speak to you, we want to connect! Join this growing company that is proudly producing products made in the USA. Visit our careers page to learn more about what our employees do and to apply.
Working at Wipaire we will start you with a signing bonus of $2,500, and you will also receive a full benefits package including health, dental, 401(k) plan with employer match and other benefits. In addition, you will get 15 days of PTO, holiday pay, all while working with great people in a family-friendly atmosphere. We will also provide relocation assistance.
Job Duties:

1. Ensures that all aircraft are airworthy.
   • 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. Maintains repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance, as needed.

Experience and Skills

• 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.
Job Benefits
Wipaire provides a comprehensive benefit plan to our employees. Our benefits include: health and dental insurance; short and long term disability plans; life and additional voluntary term life insurance plans, a flexible benefit (Section 125) plan, supplemental insurance offerings, and a 401(k) plan as well. In addition, we offer a PTO plan for you to use for paid vacation or sick time. Please note that all of the benefit plans listed above are subject to various eligibility criteria and are subject to change.