Aircraft Technician - SMM

Aircraft Technician - SMM

This role focuses on the disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of aircraft components with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and adherence to engineering specifications. You will work on commercial aircraft, including Boeing and Airbus platforms, performing maintenance checks, troubleshooting issues, and supporting heavy maintenance activities in a dynamic hangar environment.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and assemble aircraft parts, including wings, fuselage, and landing gear, in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and maintenance manuals.
• Clean aircraft components thoroughly and inspect them for wear, damage, or defects, documenting findings accurately.
• Perform repairs on aircraft structures and systems as needed, ensuring compliance with maintenance and repair standards.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to complete assemblies and adjustments to required tolerances.
• Conduct A-checks on Boeing aircraft, following established procedures and checklists.
• Support line maintenance and heavy maintenance activities on widebody and other commercial aircraft.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and structural issues on aircraft and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Carry out detailed inspections on airframe components to ensure continued airworthiness and regulatory compliance.
• Work on a variety of commercial aircraft platforms, including Boeing and Airbus, within a maintenance, repair, and overhaul environment.
• Collaborate with other technicians and maintenance personnel to complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
• Follow all safety protocols, quality standards, and continuous improvement practices during maintenance activities.
• Maintain proper documentation of work performed, including inspections, repairs, and parts used.
• Adapt to different shifts and assignments across multiple airline maintenance contracts as required.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with aircraft maintenance and repair, including disassembly and assembly of aircraft structures such as wings, fuselage, and landing gear.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow engineering drawings, specifications, and maintenance documentation.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments for aircraft assembly and inspection.
• Experience performing A-checks on Boeing aircraft.
• Experience in airframe maintenance, including inspection, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with widebody commercial aircraft maintenance.
• Knowledge of aircraft line maintenance practices within an aviation or military aviation environment.
• Familiarity with heavy maintenance operations, including detailed inspections and structural repairs.
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance and repair standards for commercial aircraft.
• Willingness to work variable shifts in a 24-hour operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Boeing or Airbus maintenance experience is highly desirable.
• Experience working on widebody aircraft platforms is an advantage.
• Experience in military aviation maintenance is beneficial.
• Airframe-focused maintenance experience is preferred.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting, inspection, and repair in a high-activity MRO environment.
• Comfort working under established safety and quality control procedures.
• Capability to provide or obtain required tools for the role (tool list provided separately).

Why Work Here?

You will join a leading maintenance, repair, and overhaul organization recognized as a national leader in aircraft line maintenance engineering. The company supports over 100,000 flights per year and operates more than 40 line stations worldwide, offering broad exposure to current and next-generation aircraft such as the B787 and A350. You will benefit from strong technical training, a culture that prioritizes safety and uncompromising quality, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Career growth is a clear focus, with defined pathways to leadership roles, including promotion to lead and supervisory positions within a few years, supported by competitive earnings potential and advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a hangar environment at a major international airport, supporting multiple airline maintenance contracts. The operation runs 24 hours a day, and most team members work a four-day, ten-hour shift schedule, with specific shifts assigned after training. You will work on commercial aircraft, including Boeing and Airbus fleets, as well as widebody and next-generation aircraft, using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments. The environment emphasizes safety, quality, and technical excellence, with exposure to advanced repair capabilities and a wide line station network. Multiple shifts are available across several airline contracts, providing a fast-paced, hands-on setting focused on reliable aircraft line maintenance and heavy maintenance activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Miami, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $42.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Miami, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.