Denver, Colorado  •  Full-Time  •  $33–$45/hr  •  Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

 

About Western Aero Repair

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Western Aero Repair, Inc. is an FAA/EASA Part 145 MRO Facility located in Denver, Colorado, specializing in aircraft structures maintenance and modifications. Our team of highly capable professionals enjoy a supportive and healthy company culture that combines traditional skillsets with state-of-the-art tooling and technology in support of legacy aircraft platforms. Unlike many aviation maintenance roles, our technicians work entirely indoors in a 100,000 square foot climate-controlled facility — no flight lines, no weather exposure. Our off-airfield location is centrally situated near I-25 and I-70 for an easy commute from across the Denver metro area.

 

Position Overview

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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

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• 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

 

Required Qualifications

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• 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

 

Benefits

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• 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

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How to Apply

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Interested candidates should submit a resume and any applicable certifications to:

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WesternAeroHR@WesternAero.com​

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Thank you for your interest in working at Western Aero Repair. We look forward to talking with you.

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