A&P Aircraft Maintenance Lead Technician - Up to $25K Hiring Bonus / Relocation Incentive DOE in Boise

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance Lead Technician is responsible for performing and leading projects regarding inspection, test, repair, maintenance, and service of aircraft using test equipment and hand tools as needed to return aircraft to service per FAA and manufacturers specifications. In addition, this technician will oversee assigned technicians.
SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (minimum 40 hours per week) 
SIGN-ON BONUS 
Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus / relocation incentive available depending on experience.Duties & Responsibilities

• Directly supervises assigned technicians
• Responsible for motivating, mentoring, training, and providing constructive criticism to technicians
• Ability to perform all Maintenance Tech III Duties & Responsibilities
• Leads projects as assigned
• Prioritizes workflow on assigned jobs
• Makes technical decisions regarding discrepancies and job flow
• Maintains high level of communication with Service Manager, Production Scheduling, Customer and other departments assigned to the project

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Experience:
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working with general aviation airframes supported by Western Aircraft
• Entry level supervisory experience
• Advanced troubleshooting abilities
• Education:
• Airframe & Powerplant certifications required

Other Prerequisites

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability for climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and 25 pounds overhead.

Available Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short term & Long term - paid 100% by Company
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
• 401K & Roth 401k with employer match
• Flexible Spending programs

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , or veteran status.

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