Position Overview

Western Aero Repair is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for completing work orders and performing general repairs on fixed-wing aircraft structures, ensuring all work meets FAA regulatory, contractual, and Company requirements. We offer a defined career progression from Apprentice through Technician levels to Lead Tech, giving motivated individuals a clear path to grow their skills and compensation. Our competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, and indoor work environment make Western Aero Repair one of the best places in Denver to build a long-term aviation career.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul on fixed-wing aircraft structures and components
• Repair sheet metal, structures, surfaces, and assemblies to regulatory standards
• Demonstrate mechanical skills, aptitude, and a high degree of attention to detail
• Identify, navigate, and apply technical data, repair manuals, and maintenance manuals
• Complete work order paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain part separation, work order segregation, and correct part tagging
• Inspect own work prior to inspection buy-off
• Comply with all FAA regulatory requirements and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety of flight through adherence to industry regulatory, customer contractual, and Company policy requirements

Benefits

• Monday–Friday schedule, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. — no nights or weekends
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Company-paid medical insurance — Western Aero Repair pays 100% of the employee’s monthly health insurance premium (a value of $8,000+ per year for many employees)
• Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan with company matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Overtime available for additional earning potential
• Defined career progression: Apprentice → Maintenance Technician → Lead Technician

Required Qualifications

• A&P License, or two to three years’ applicable work experience in the aviation industry
• Sheet metal and/or mechanical skills background preferred
• Successful completion of DOT/FAA Pre-Employment Drug Screening
• Pass standard DoD-mandated background check
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English per 14 CFR Part 65.71(a)(2)
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds