Aircraft Mechanic

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic / Aircraft Maintenance Technician II Job Description
The Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) II is a mid-level aircraft mechanic responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying commercial aircraft airframes, engines, and systems in compliance with FAA or equivalent regulatory standards. This role independently executes complex maintenance tasks, accurately interprets technical manuals, and provides guidance to junior technicians while ensuring safety, quality, and operational reliability in a fast-paced maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) environment.
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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a commercial MRO or airline maintenance environment.
• Hands-on experience with aircraft, airframe, and aircraft maintenance across multiple platforms.
• Familiarity with ground support equipment operation and inspection, including hydraulic mules, power carts, and safety stands.
• Comfort operating heavy equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom trucks, and tugs.
• Strong understanding of hangar safety practices, hazardous material handling and disposal in line with OSHA guidelines, and robust FOD prevention practices.
• Attention to detail in documentation, inventory control, and tool accountability processes.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior technicians, including verifying and inspecting their work.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with materials, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Commitment to continuous professional development through regulatory, safety, and aircraft-specific training.
• Steel-toed or composite-toed safety shoes required as part of daily attire.

Why Work Here?
You will join a growing aviation organization that offers clear room for advancement and long-term career development in commercial aircraft maintenance. The company supports continuous learning through regulatory training, aircraft type updates, and safety certifications, helping you expand your technical expertise over time. You benefit from a culture that values safety, professionalism, and teamwork while still offering flexibility, including more adaptable break schedules during the summer months to support better work-life balance.
Work Environment
This is a full-time, first-shift position, typically scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Work takes place in hangars, on flight lines, ramps, and tarmacs, involving both indoor and outdoor environments. You will regularly stand, walk, bend, crawl, and kneel, and you may work in confined spaces such as fuel tanks, electronics bays, and cargo holds. Tasks often require working at heights from mobile platforms and ladders with appropriate fall protection. The role involves frequent lifting and handling of heavy tools, equipment, and aircraft components weighing more than 50 pounds. You will work around high-decibel noise from jet engines, pneumatic tools, and ground support machinery, making hearing protection mandatory. Daily activities may include handling hazardous materials such as aviation fuels, hydraulic fluids, solvents, lubricants, and sealants, following strict safety and disposal procedures. The environment can involve extreme heat, freezing temperatures, rain, and high winds when working outdoors. Personal protective equipment, including safety shoes (steel-toed or composite-toed), gloves, goggles, and hearing protection, is required. The operation is fast-paced, with dynamic priorities and occasional high-stress situations driven by tight aircraft turnaround times and urgent, unscheduled maintenance demands.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coolidge, 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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Coolidge,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.

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