Experimental Aircraft Mechanic

Job Title: Experimental Aircraft Technician

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Type of Position: Direct hire

Pay : up to $95k yrly salary

OT available

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and sick time.

• Medical Benefits Package.

• Relocation assistance for nonlocal candidates

**Open to any rotary wing airframe mechanic experience and tools are provided **

Job Description

Support experimental flight test operations by configuring, inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting AW609 tilt-rotor aircraft for certification and development testing. Responsibilities include aircraft inspections, daily flight readiness checks, functional testing, aircraft reconfiguration, prototype installations, LRU removal/installation, mechanical troubleshooting, structural repairs, and heavy maintenance. You will also support ground operations, including towing, launching, and recovering aircraft, while ensuring compliance with engineering instructions and safety procedures.

Key Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft maintenance, inspections, repairs, and mechanical troubleshooting.

• Skilled in LRU/component removal and installation, functional testing, and structural maintenance.

• Experience with turbine-powered, fixed-wing, rotor-wing, or helicopter aircraft.

• Knowledge of composite structures and repairs preferred.

• Ability to work varying shifts, overtime, weekends, and travel as needed.

• Strong ability to follow technical instructions, engineering documents, and work procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• A&P License (preferred, not required).

• Experience with tilt-rotor aircraft, especially V-22 or AW609 platforms.

• Familiarity within experimental, developmental, or flight test aircraft environments.

• Experience with helicopter maintenance and turbine engine systems.

Work Environment

Hands-on role in a hangar and flight test environment supporting aircraft certification and development programs. Requires flexibility for shift work, overtime, weekend support, and occasional travel to off-site test locations.

Interested or know someone who may be a fit?

For more information, contact:

Cole Scopetto - View phone number on click.appcast.io

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $93600.00/yr.

Relocation Assistance 100% Company paid benefits. 30 days PTO 4% annual Bonus

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.