WSAA Apprentice

What You’ll Do (essential job functions)

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements

• Must be able to attend and complete every scheduled work / class day (Mon-Fri 7:00am start time 3:30pm end time).
• Must not miss more than 4 hours per week while in the Academy.
• Thereafter, must continue to demonstrate timely and regular attendance and schedule absences in advance with minimal unscheduled absences. Reliable attendance while learning in the Academy and throughout employment is an essential job function.
• To remain employed after completion of the Academy requires timely testing and completion of the FAA requirements to obtain the Airframe license.
• Must perform all learning and thereafter all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines along with Company Policies, Safety, Regulatory and Quality Standards, Aircraft Manuals and Operating Procedures.
• Safety-sensitive positions require a commitment to being drug-free this starts during the pre-employment process and continues on while attending the Academy and throughout employment (random and reasonable suspicion testing). Marijuana is legal in certain States however the FAA follows Federal law and marijuana is illegal.
• All employment with West Star Aviation is at will to include while attending West Star Aviation Academy. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or West Star Aviation, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this job advertisement or any offer of employment or policy of West Star Aviation shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will employment status of West Star Aviation employees.
• West Star Aviation is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is our policy to extend employment to qualified applicants regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
• West Star Aviation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the application process may contact [email protected] or call 1-800-922-2421. Determination of requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

Compensation & Benefit Information

• The following information is disclosed according to state specific requirements. If the position applied to is not in a state with these requirements, the following information may not apply. The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $20 - $23. Actual hourly rate will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience and performance. Additional compensation in the form of a shift differential will be provided if the employee is assigned to an alternate shift. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package. Other forms of compensation include a semi-annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) company match and employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• West Star Aviation’s Benefits
• Benefits Effective Day One for Eligible Employees
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Life Insurance, Disability Benefits & Supplemental Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with Employee Contributions & Employer Match
• Paid Company Holidays & Weekly Paid Time Off Accruals
• Flexible Work Schedules include 5x8, 4x10 and 3x12
• Weekly Competitive & Industry Leading Pay means you are paid more often
• Bonus Opportunity based on Company and Site Performance
• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement opportunities
• This position will accept ongoing applications.
• With over 78 years of industry experience, West Star Aviation stands as a leading independent Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider. Employing over 3,000 professionals, we offer comprehensive services from our strategically located full-service facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; Millville, NJ; Perryville, Missouri; and Statesville, NC as well as satellite locations in Denver, Houston, Minneapolis and Chicago. Our extensive capabilities encompass maintenance, paint, interior, and avionics services, supported by the largest Aircraft On Ground (AOG) network in the country, ensuring prompt and reliable mobile repair services nationwide.