Aircraft Technician

Aircraft Mechanic

This position is in Coolidge, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic pre-flight, post-flight, and routine periodic inspections on aircraft airframes and engines.
• Remove, service, repair, and replace defective mechanical, structural, and electrical components using standard hand and power tools.
• Troubleshoot system failures in hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, powerplants, fuel, and other aircraft systems to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Accurately log all maintenance actions, part numbers, serial numbers, and inspection findings in aircraft maintenance records and digital tracking systems.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in strict adherence to Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention policies and safety protocols within the MRO environment.
• Perform mandatory inventory checks of personal and company-provided tools before and after each shift to prevent tool loss and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) on customer aircraft.
• Coordinate with the materials team to order, verify, and track serialized aviation components and materials needed for maintenance tasks.
• Inspect and maintain ground support equipment (GSE), including hydraulic mules, power carts, and safety stands, to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Verify and inspect work performed by junior technicians as required to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom trucks, and tugs to support aircraft inspections and maintenance activities.
• Lead team members in safely marshaling, towing, and positioning aircraft using ground tugs and wing-walkers.
• Complete mandatory regulatory training, aircraft type-specific updates, and safety certification courses, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning.
• Apply a thorough understanding of hangar safety rules, hazardous material handling and disposal, and FOD prevention in daily operations.
• Manage changing priorities and respond to urgent, unscheduled maintenance needs during tight aircraft turnaround windows.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support safe, efficient, and compliant aircraft maintenance operations.

Essential Skills

• 23+ years of active aircraft maintenance experience, including 3+ years working on commercial aircraft platforms.
• Airframe certification required; Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong understanding of FAA regulations, including Parts 43, 65, 91, 121, 135, and 145.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and electrical systems on commercial aircraft.
• Ability to read, interpret, and locate information within Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC), and Structural Repair Manuals.
• Proficiency in aircraft maintenance, heavy maintenance, line maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to execute technical assignments independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Subject matter expertise in airframe mechanical systems, powerplant and fuel systems, avionics and electrical systems, and emergency and interior equipment on commercial aircraft.
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces, at heights, and in physically demanding conditions, including lifting more than 50 lbs.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as required.

This position is in Coolidge, Arizona.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.