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Overview

West Star Aviation is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, committed to delivering customer service excellence through a talented team. The Aircraft Interior Technician will work on sophisticated private aircraft, performing various mechanical tasks related to aircraft interiors.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general mechanical tasks on aircraft interiors and related systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair damaged or worn interior components.
  • Make minor modifications to panels, seats, carpets, cabinetry, upholstery, etc.
  • Measure, cut, and fit materials such as leather, fabric, and composites for interior refurbishments.
  • Assist in aircraft detailing and cleaning.
  • Maintain and repair the shop facility, equipment, and tooling.
  • Demonstrate basic computer skills to navigate electronic training materials, manuals, and maintenance databases.
  • Ensure cleanliness of the shop and surrounding areas.
  • Work independently when required.
  • Effectively communicate in English.
  • Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by a supervisor or management.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience working on private aviation interiors is preferred.
  • A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal but not required.
  • Self-motivated and able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reliable transportation to get to work each day.
  • Ability to lift and carry at least 70 lbs.
  • Understand and implement regulations and guidelines, including OSHA and Hazmat.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Full-time position.
  • On-site work in Teterboro, NJ.
  • Work may involve overtime and weekend assignments.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Teterboro, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $33/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $35/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey, whose middle half runs $30–$40/hr across 143 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 40% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Teterboro, NJ

Teterboro, NJ is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 216 other active welding openings from 131 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

West Star Aviation Inc. currently has 2 other openings live in New Jersey, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (12), gpac (10), and Gpac (10). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Camden at $51/hr, Northvale at $40/hr, and Newark at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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