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Overview

West Star Aviation is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, committed to providing employees with personal and professional growth opportunities. As a Weekend Structures Technician, you will perform repairs on aircraft parts and components while fostering a respectful work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic sheet metal operations such as drilling, riveting, and cutting on airframe and associated components.
  • Apply and remove sealant, sound deadening, and finish materials.
  • Maintain, clean, and repair shop facilities, equipment, and tooling when required.
  • Navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance databases.
  • Comply with Federal Aviation Regulations and Repair Station policies.
  • Execute necessary maintenance entries on maintenance forms and work orders.
  • Ensure work area cleanliness and good housekeeping.
  • Follow processes and procedures when working away from the Repair Station.
  • Utilize, calibrate, and ensure proper working order of tooling and equipment.
  • Ensure repair and overhaul of articles and components is inspected by the inspection department.
  • Handle and tag all parts during the repair process.
  • Conduct incoming inspections on parts, supplies, and articles for airworthiness.
  • Communicate effectively in English.
  • Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Airframe and Powerplant License preferred.
  • Valid driver's license approved for airline travel and/or valid passport is ideal.
  • Prior aircraft sheet metal repair experience is highly recommended.
  • Self-motivated team player able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reliable transportation to work each day.
  • Ability to perform work in accordance with FAA guidelines.
  • Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Full-time position on a weekend shift.
  • On-site work in Cedar Hill, TX.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Cedar Hill, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 433 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Cedar Hill, TX

Cedar Hill, TX currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,307 other active welding openings from 708 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Cedar Hill, or widen the search to Texas.

West Star Aviation Inc. currently has 3 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (24), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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