Helicopter Mechanic

Helicopter Mechanic

Mount Pleasant, PA

Pay: Up to $40+/hr

✅ Open to candidates with any rotary-wing aircraft experience

✅ 6-Month Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Helicopter Mechanic to join a growing team supporting maintenance, inspection, modification, and repair operations on a variety of rotary-wing aircraft. This position is ideal for mechanics with commercial, military, or mixed helicopter maintenance experience who thrive in a hands-on environment and are committed to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications on rotary-wing aircraft.
• Troubleshoot and repair airframe, engine, drivetrain, hydraulic, electrical, and rotor systems.
• Accurately document maintenance actions, discrepancies, and corrective measures within electronic maintenance tracking systems.
• Ensure all work meets FAA, OEM, military, and company standards.
• Verify parts, materials, and documentation prior to installation.
• Collaborate with inspectors, technicians, and leadership to support aircraft readiness and project timelines.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Support and mentor less experienced technicians when needed.

Required Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License preferred; equivalent military rotary-wing maintenance experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of helicopter maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair experience on rotary-wing aircraft.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, and maintenance procedures.
• Experience using electronic maintenance records or maintenance management software.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide basic hand tools and work flexible schedules as required.

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience with Bell, Airbus, Sikorsky, Boeing, Leonardo, Robinson, or military helicopter platforms.
• Military aviation maintenance (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard).
• Experience in MRO, depot-level maintenance, aircraft modifications, overhauls, or completions.
• Previous leadership, training, or mentoring experience.

Why Join the Team?

This organization offers an outstanding benefits package designed to support employees both professionally and personally, including:

• Significant employer contribution toward health insurance
• Employer-paid vision, dental, life insurance, and short-term disability coverage
• Competitive 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Quarterly catered meals and company cookouts
• Collaborative culture focused on employee growth and success

Work Environment

This position is based in a helicopter maintenance and modification hangar supporting aircraft inspections, repairs, upgrades, and integration projects. You'll work alongside experienced technicians and inspectors in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Interested or know someone who may be a fit?

Contact Jamilah Ashanti View phone number on jobs.aerotek.com

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Pleasant, PA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $48.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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.