Aircraft Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: A&P Mechanic

If interested & qualified, please apply or reach out to Kaitlin with Aerotek Aviation at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Job Description

This role focuses on performing flightline maintenance on a variety of aircraft, including troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems, rigging, and replacing aircraft structures and components. You will work on critical systems such as landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and ventilation/heating and air systems in a fast-paced flight line environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform flightline and line maintenance on aircraft in accordance with applicable procedures and standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft mechanical systems, including engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and environmental systems such as ventilation, heating, and air conditioning.
• Inspect, repair, and replace aircraft structures and components as needed to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Rig aircraft systems and components, including flight controls and other mechanical linkages, to ensure proper operation and alignment.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on landing gear systems, including inspection, adjustment, and component replacement.
• Work on flight surfaces and flight control systems, ensuring they function correctly and meet operational requirements.
• Use technical documentation, maintenance manuals, and schematics to diagnose issues and perform repairs accurately.
• Support both rotary and fixed wing aircraft maintenance activities as assigned.
• Collaborate with other maintenance personnel on the flight line to coordinate work and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Document all maintenance actions accurately and completely in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Operate ground support equipment as required to support maintenance tasks, when qualified to do so.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area on the flight line.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of aircraft experience in an MRO, aircraft manufacturing, or flightline maintenance environment (MRO or flightline strongly preferred).
• Valid A&P License (Airframe and Powerplant); an Airframe-only license may be considered with relevant flightline or line maintenance experience, including military experience.
• Hands-on experience performing flightline or line maintenance on aircraft.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems on aircraft.
• Rigging experience on aircraft systems and components.
• Landing gear maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience working with flight controls and related systems.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a flight line environment.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to maintenance procedures and documentation requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with both rotary and fixed wing aircraft.
• GTE (Ground Test Equipment) experience.
• Tug driving experience on the flight line.
• Experience using air conditioning (A/C) carts.
• Marshalling experience for aircraft movement on the flight line.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance within MRO, manufacturing, or flightline operations.
• Comfort working rotating shifts, including occasional second shift assignments.

Why Work Here?

You will join an organization that offers strong long-term growth opportunities and a supportive environment for advancing your maintenance career. The company provides outstanding benefits and an aggressive wage progression structure, rewarding your experience and continued development. Once converted to direct employment, you may be eligible for quarterly and yearly discretionary bonuses, recognizing your contributions and performance over time.

Work Environment

This position is based on an active flight line, working directly on aircraft in an operational environment. The role follows a first shift schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a rotation to second shift (2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) for one week every three weeks. You will work around ground support equipment and aircraft systems, performing maintenance in varying weather and operational conditions typical of flight line operations. The environment is hands-on, fast-paced, and safety-focused, requiring adherence to all flight line procedures and guidelines.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mobile, AL.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Mobile,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.