Job Description

Overview

Cutter Aviation, a leading aviation services provider in the Southwestern United States, is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to ensure compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer instructions while performing maintenance and inspections on various corporate aircraft.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all repairs are accomplished by approved methods and in accordance with manufacturer specifications and FAA regulations.
  • Plan and coordinate shop activities to minimize delays and increase production efficiency.
  • Complete all work in accordance with manufacturer's maintenance and repair instructions.
  • Protect parts and assemblies against loss or damage.
  • Complete all applicable repair station forms accurately.
  • Maintain good housekeeping and cleanliness in work areas.
  • Ensure proper tools and equipment are available and maintained.
  • Handle parts properly and preserve units during maintenance.
  • Be familiar with repair station manual, FAA regulations, and manufacturer service letters.
  • Communicate with maintenance lead technicians about work progress.
  • Perform airframe and powerplant repairs, inspections, and modifications.
  • Remove defective parts, install replacements, and test systems.
  • Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and blueprints.
  • Sign off discrepancies with complete information.
  • Promote a positive attitude towards work and colleagues.
  • Assist in meeting production schedules and quality expectations.
  • Follow safety precautions and use protection devices.
  • Address employee concerns and escalate to management if necessary.
  • Have work inspected by an appropriately rated inspector upon completion.
  • Participate in strategizing and implementing new maintenance tactics.
  • Provide leadership and communication to subordinates.

Requirements

  • Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate (Preferred).
  • Five or more years of experience in aircraft maintenance inspections and repairs.
  • Strong understanding of 135 and 145 repair station operations/regulations required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  • Able to pass a background check.
  • Ability to pass a drug screening test.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$39/hr across 80 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 Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 211 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 134 different employers. 52 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 482 other active welding openings from 247 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

Cutter Aviation currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (29), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (17), and EZARC (16). 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 Tolleson at $38/hr, Scottsdale at $36/hr, and Tempe at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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