Job Description

Overview

West Star Aviation is the fastest-growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, committed to providing employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being. The Aircraft Maintenance Technician role involves performing various mechanical tasks on sophisticated civilian aircraft, ensuring safety and compliance with FAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general mechanical tasks on aircraft and related systems.
  • Remove and install panels and components.
  • Troubleshoot and solve issues related to aircraft systems/components.
  • De-fuel aircraft.
  • Remove and install engines.
  • Operate ground support equipment.
  • Inspect and evaluate the aircraft and components.
  • Move aircraft and assist in performance runs/taxing.
  • Maintain and repair the shop facility, equipment, and tooling.
  • Notify the Lead Mechanic of any problem areas.
  • Provide the Lead Mechanic with a detailed report on work progression.
  • Properly tag aircraft components, parts, and panels.
  • Possess basic computer skills to navigate electronic training and maintenance databases.
  • Be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
  • Communicate effectively and clearly in English.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • An Airframe and Powerplant License is required.
  • A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal.
  • Self-motivated and able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reliable transportation to get to work each day.
  • Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.
  • Ability to work under the supervision of the assigned Team Leader and Director of Maintenance.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Work is performed in a hangar environment subject to extreme temperature variations.
  • Work outside during aircraft runs will occur.
  • Lifts up to 70 lbs.
  • Routine walking, bending, squatting, or sitting required.
  • Work on elevated platforms using fall protection safety gear.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Teterboro, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $45/hr, this posting sits about 36% above the $33/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey — toward the top of a $28–$38/hr middle band drawn from 106 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 89% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Teterboro, NJ

Teterboro, NJ currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 183 other active welding openings from 128 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Teterboro, or widen the search to 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 Valcor Engineering Corporation (7), Lockheed Martin (7), and DC Fabricators (4). 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 Moorestown at $42/hr, Newark at $33/hr, and Cherry Hill at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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