Aircraft Tire Shop Technician

Aircraft Tire Shop Technician Req #536 Houston, TX, USA Job Description Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM Who Are We? Whether you’re building your time in the sky or your career on the ground, we hope to be your next destination. CommuteAir is striving to be the regional airline that our passengers and employees are looking for. Our role in your career as a regional airline is an important one that we take seriously. Community, mentorship, training, and growth are all part of our DNA – we want to make your vision of a successful career in the aviation industry a reality. Where Are We Going? We are a dedicated United Airlines partner operating over 1,600 weekly flights, connecting people and their communities to the world via United’s Global Network. With corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, we operate a large fleet of Embraer 145 XR aircraft from two Crew hubs in Houston and Washington Dulles, along with maintenance bases in Houston, Washington Dulles, Albany, NY, and Knoxville, TN. We’ve grown significantly over the past 35 years and know that you will too. Together We Soar Your success is our success. Community is everything to us at CommuteAir. Our diverse team is here to provide you with the tools you need to succeed. By adopting a data-driven approach, we’re innovating the traditional path to mainline by raising the bar and setting the standard for employee training and development. We offer our team comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, internal advancement programs, and personal access to flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for yourself and your family. Commitment to Inclusion CommuteAir is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Artificial Intelligence in Hiring Notice CommuteAir uses artificial intelligence and automated tools to support parts of our application review and recruiting process, including identifying relevant qualifications and managing candidate communications. These tools assist our recruiting team, but all screening, evaluation, and hiring decisions are made by humans. No AI system independently determines candidate eligibility or makes hiring decisions. All employment decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during any part of the hiring process may contact our recruiting team for assistance. What is the position: To perform regular maintenance and repair of aircraft wheels and tires. Essential Functions: Maintain and repair aircraft wheels including replacement of worn tires. While preferred, this position does not require any previous aviation maintenance experience. Incumbent will work under the supervision of a Certificated Technician on various aircraft maintenance tasks. Perform maintenance work on company aircraft wheels and tires at our maintenance base shop including but not limited to dismantling, repairing, assembling all aircraft wheels and tires and components. Complete all necessary paperwork in accordance with company, manufacturer, and FAA requirements. Maintain work area, and tools in clean and safe working conditions. Ensure hazardous materials storage is frequently inspected and ensure proper labeling, containers, and location in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. Regular attendance is an essential function of all positions at CommuteAir. Other duties as assigned. General requirements & qualifications Mechanically incline, no specific experience is required. High school diploma or equivalent. Some mechanical training is a plus. Positive attitude toward learning and following company policies. Organized with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities regularly Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language. Legally authorized to work in the USA. Physical Requirements: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force consistently to move objects. Includes extended periods of standing and moving about on foot regularly. Ability to reach, bend, crouch, kneel, and move about in small spaces. Ability to climb ladders and stairs occasionally. Visual Acuity Machine operators and visual inspection includes office administrative functions: Includes inspection, close assembly, clerical administrative; This is a minimal standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, computer, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines using measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts with or without corrective lenses. Environmental Conditions: Both indoor and outside environmental conditions; activities occur inside and outside. May be exposed to extreme temperatures (over 100 degrees and/or under 32 degrees) occasionally. Able to work in a loud, noisy environment at times. PPE may be required. ADA Compliance: CommuteAir is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws, CommuteAir ensure reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. Our goal is to foster a respectful, inclusive environment that supports accessibility and equity. The above constitutes the general expectations of the role and should not be considered all inclusive. While some things may change as the position evolves, we expect every Commute Air employee to act in the best interest of the company, our employees, and our passengers Job Details Job Family Maintenance Pay Type Hourly