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Overview

The A&P Technician position is responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and overhaul services on commercial aircraft in a high-volume MRO setting. This role requires precision and adherence to FAA and OEM standards while working a Friday to Sunday shift from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine inspections and special maintenance to prevent failures of aircraft mechanical systems and components.
  • Determine when a component should be repaired or replaced and secure necessary parts.
  • Repair, rework, and modify worn or defective assemblies.
  • Follow approved maintenance procedures and consult internal procedures and OEM technical data.
  • Consult the Maintenance Lead for technical assistance during repairs.
  • Inspect completed work and perform rework as needed.
  • Perform serviceability tests on repaired components using specified test equipment.
  • Complete work package documentation after finishing operations.
  • Submit completed/in-progress work to Maintenance Lead and Quality Control for inspection.
  • Provide performance statistics and operational data to the Manager.
  • Account for time and materials used in all inspection and maintenance activities.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Airframe or Airframe & Powerplant License.
  • One to two years of experience in aircraft repair or maintenance.
  • Preferred one year plus of recent depot level aircraft maintenance experience.
  • Proficiency with interpretation of OEM technical data.
  • Experience using power or pneumatic hand tools.
  • Minimal knowledge beyond the assigned work.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, customer service principles, and FAA requirements.

Additional Information

  • Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to regulatory requirements.
  • Must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA regulations.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required.
  • Employees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Mesa, AZ currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$35/hr across 20 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

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The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (26), EZARC (21), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (17). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Goodyear at $39/hr, Phoenix at $32/hr, and Mesa at $31/hr. Mesa is among them.

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