Aircraft Mechanic - Structures

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of aviation maintenance! As an Aviation Component Technician, you’ll bring critical aircraft parts back to life, inspecting, repairing, overhauling, and testing components with precision and pride. This hands‑on role combines technical expertise with craftsmanship, offering the chance to work on a wide variety of aircraft components in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused environment.

Join our Unical 145 Repair & Quality Team for some of the most competitive wages, benefits, and incentives in the industry!

Pay Range: $30- $50 /hour DOE

Sign‑On Bonus

Retention Bonus

A&P Licensing Support

Relocation Assistance

Fully Air‑conditioned Facility

* Terms & conditions may vary by benefit; employees must remain in good standing to take advantage of benefits.

Position Summary:

Working with limited supervision, performs overhauls, repairs and test to aviation parts, and various other components in accordance with repair station rules and specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance on components received by the repair station including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair/overhaul, assembly, and testing.
• Perform sheet metal/structural repairs as needed on components received by the repair station.
• Document maintenance completed in accordance with federal regulations, repair station rules and specifications.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Must use, wear, and enforce required PPE within assigned production work area.
• Operate required machinery and equipment in a proper manner following established safety rules.
• Read, understand, and adhere to SDS guidelines.
• Provide technical assistance to Mechanic Assistants and Mechanics as directed.
• Properly utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including steel‑toed shoes, safety glasses, safety shields, and safety harnesses to ensure safety at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of sheet metal / structural repair techniques and processes.
• Working knowledge of aircraft component technical data such as SRM, CMM, engineering drawings, etc.
• Working knowledge in the use of inspection tooling and basic hand tools required in the course of work including but not limited to: torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, height gauge, calipers, depth gauges, rivet guns, drill motors, pneumatic die grinders, etc.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must supply your own hand tools.
• Must be able to successfully pass FAA approved alcohol, drug, and background checks.
• U.S. person or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) preferred due to ITAR regulations.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A&P Licensed Mechanic is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Travel: No Travel for this position.

Language: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Work Environment: 100% shop floor (warehouse and aviation repair shop).
• Lifting:
  Maximum 50 lbs.
• Carrying, Walking, Pushing, Climbing, Reaching.

• Ability to work in machine shop / component repair environment.
• Momentary exposure to high noises.
• Exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents.
• Personal Protection Equipment may be required for certain tasks.

Location:

Onsite:
Glendale, AZ

Unical Aviation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. To view our policy, please : AAP Policy .

Unical Aviation participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information regarding E-Verify, please : E-Verify.

Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.