Assistant A&P Lead - 1st Shift

Shift: 7:00a-3:30p M-F

Assistant A&P Lead

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At Western Jet Aviation, a company of StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. 

What youll do:

• Highly proficient in the inspection, repair, assembly and testing of an aircraft 
• Expertise with technical documents and manuals and acts as a resource to other aircraft technicians
• Acts as liaison between customers and technicians
• Determine maintenance sequences and techniques 
• Guides and trains other levels of aircraft technicians

Requirements:    

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License
• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Performs initial visual inspection and routine maintenance on the aircraft and its components  
• Runs functional, operational and mechanical tests on the aircraft 
• Identifies discrepancies to be addresses or fixed 
• Dismantle and remove aircraft and components 
• Evaluates removed components for serviceability and documents discrepancies 
• Clean any parts or components as required 
• Completes schedules maintenance and any necessary repairs/modifications of the aircraft 
• Ensures all parts and components are ready and available 
• Reinstall and test aircraft components 
• Reassembles aircraft 
• Performs operational checks and engine runs to ensure air worthiness  
• Document and signs off on all work throughout each process 
• Follows maintenance manuals throughout each process 
• Completes inspections in accordance to original equipment manufacturer manuals 
• Assists leader with production flow and work scheduling 
• Acts as back up to leader 
• Provide support and guidance to group and able to troubleshoot issues/problems 

Minimum Experience Required:

• Gulfstream maintenance experience (any model GII through G550) preferred
• Corporate jet experience performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include: 12/24/36/72-month inspections

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100 company match; up to 5 vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Salary: $40-50 per hour based on experience

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.