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Aircraft Technician I at DeltaHawk Engines, Inc.

DeltaHawk Engines, Inc. Racine, WI

Job Description

Aircraft Technician I

Job Summary Aircraft technicians are essential to Deltahawk Engines' airframe integration efforts, contributing significantly to both development and certification processes. Their main role is to complete maintenance, modifications, flight testing, and offering crucial design feedback for test assets and new airframe projects. Essential Duties & Responsibilities An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Perform maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of aircraft systems, including engine, airframe, avionics, and electrical systems without formal troubleshooting documentation
  • Ensure that work performed on aircraft is completed to the highest safety and quality standards
  • Properly document aircraft maintenance and modifications as well as storage of these documents
Required Qualifications
  • A&P mechanic License
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience working on aircraft or aircraft engines
  • Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements and related documentation requirements
  • Strong "can do" attitude accompanied with a sense of ambition and urgency
  • Ability to follow procedures to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot aircraft systems
  • Excellent attention to detail in mechanical assembly and the inspection process during teardowns
  • Ability to comprehend technical details effectively in verbal and written form
  • Computer literacy including the ability to organize and manage test data
  • Ability to lift, hold, and position weights up to 45 lbs at least two to four times per hour as needed
  • Ability to work in various positions necessary to service the engine or test equipment as needed
  • Overtime and domestic travel may be required
  • Tools will be provided
Preferred Qualifications
  • Sport Pilot license or better
  • Composites fabrication and repair experience
Working Conditions Work will be conducted in typical mechanical shop and industrial test cell environments.

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Typical mid-level pay: $81k for Avionics Technicians nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$81k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$50k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $114k

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Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Moderate

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
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Likely Possible Unlikely

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Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
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Limited growth
Specialize
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Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+8%
10yr growth
Typical: Postsecondary nondegree award

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024