Aog Technician

We are West Star Aviation, "WSA" one of the nation’s leading aviation maintenance providers. Our specialties include scheduled maintenance, on-demand mobile maintenance for unscheduled events, and related services in the areas of structural repairs, composite work, non-destructive testing (NDT) and paint capabilities.

The AOG Technician will report to the Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer. Technicians will be responsible for completing time-sensitive aircraft repairs in the field. This position requires the technician to display a professional demeanor and project this atmosphere to our customers while working in sometimes unfamiliar locations throughout our region. This challenging position is key to providing our customers with the same exceptional service they are accustomed to wherever their aircraft may be while working with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform AOG maintenance on a variety of corporate and general aviation aircraft.
• Perform maintenance on a variety of corporate and general aviation aircraft including but not limited to the aircraft specified as well as Citation, Global Express, Challenger, Gulfstream, Phenom 100 & 300 Challenger, and Hawker.
• Perform a wide range of maintenance duties to include inspections, testing, repair, and servicing of aircraft.
• Perform maintenance IAW with FAA approved technical data and WSA Certified Repair Station guidelines.
• Read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and methods of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Maintenance shop cleanup, organization, and basic office duties.
• Accurately complete all appropriate maintenance, work order, and RTS paperwork.

Skills and Qualifications:

The successful candidate for this position will hold a valid A&P certificate and have a minimum of 5 years of experience providing maintenance on one of the following aircraft:

• Embraer Phenom 100 & 300
• Hawker 800/900
• Cessna Citation Series
• Dassault Falcon
• Bombardier Challenger 350/650
• Bombardier Global 5000/6000

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to be willing to work on elevated platforms (up to 40 feet in the air) using fall protection safety gear
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time while performing repairs
• Ability to lift 70lbs.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools and ground equipment
• Ability to work in confined spaces

Non-Physical Requirements:

• Ability to learn and understand technical manuals
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to solve problems effectively
• Be a problem solver by effectively reading and interpreting maintenance, written. and illustrated parts manuals
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally in a clear and understandable manner with co-workers, customers and company Leadership
• Must be able to perform repairs effectively and quickly in short notice, high-pressure situations
• Must be able to input and retrieve information from computers
• Experience with Apple and Microsoft products especially Outlook, Word, and Excel spreadsheets
• Able to travel to locations, in all weather conditions, to perform repairs
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

The lists above include the main items for this job position to be successful, but not limited to other things that might come about in time. The person applying for this position must understand that the objectives, responsibilities, and requirements could change for better success for the company and the person.

West Star Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.