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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 using basic computer skills.
  • Comply with Federal Aviation Regulations and Repair Station and Quality Control Manual Policies and Procedures.
  • 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 properly during the repair process.
  • Conduct incoming inspections to determine airworthiness of parts and supplies.
  • Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Airframe and Powerplant License preferred.
  • Prior aircraft sheet metal repair experience is highly recommended.
  • Valid driver's license approved for airline travel and/or valid passport is ideal but not mandatory.
  • Self-motivated team player able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reliable transportation to get to work each day.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Full-time position.
  • On-site work in Cedar Hill, TX.
  • Weekend shift.

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 $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$35/hr across 488 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. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,424 other active welding openings from 737 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 5 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 (26), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (25), and Austin Industries (23). 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 $40/hr, San Angelo at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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