Aircraft Mechanic

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic

Job Description

This Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) role focuses on performing maintenance, repairs, and advanced modifications on a variety of corporate and commercial jets. The position begins as a 6‑month contract-to-hire opportunity and involves working on multiple airframes, including Gulfstream, Bombardier, Learjet, Challenger, and Lineage aircraft. You will use FAA- and industry-accepted practices to ensure all work meets regulatory and documentation standards while supporting both routine and heavy maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned maintenance activities on aircraft in accordance with FAA and industry-accepted practices and tooling.

• Perform advanced aircraft modifications, including structural and systems changes on corporate and commercial jets.

• Carry out sheet metal repairs and address corrosion issues on aircraft structures and components.

• Perform landing gear removals, installations, inspections, and related maintenance tasks.

• Execute engine removals, installations, and associated powerplant maintenance activities.

• Conduct detailed aircraft inspections, including phase and heavy maintenance checks, to ensure airworthiness and compliance.

• Perform component repair and replacement on airframe and powerplant systems as required.

• Ensure all work is completed in strict accordance with maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other approved documentation.

• Follow established procedures for aircraft maintenance repair, including proper use of tools, equipment, and safety protocols.

• Support maintenance activities across multiple airframes such as Gulfstream, Bombardier, Cessna, Hawker, Learjet, Challenger, and Lineage aircraft.

Essential Skills

• Active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience working on corporate or commercial aircraft.

• Hands-on experience performing aircraft maintenance and repair on corporate jets.

• Proficiency in airframe maintenance, including sheet metal repair and corrosion control.

• Experience with powerplant mechanic duties, including engine removals and installations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, flexible organization that values work-life balance and offers generous time-off policies. The company works across multiple airframes and is actively exploring military contract opportunities, providing variety and long-term growth potential. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with a 3% match, paid health insurance premiums, and employer contributions to an HSA. Paid time off accrues every pay period, with approximately two weeks of PTO in the first year and all major holidays paid, supporting both financial security and personal well-being. Contract team members benefit from a 7-day per diem that is billable, adding additional financial flexibility.

Work Environment

This role is based on a first shift schedule, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will work in a well-lit, temperature-controlled hangar environment with approximately 30 technicians and management staff. The facility is located within a modern flight hangar in Columbus and is equipped to support maintenance on a range of aircraft, including Gulfstream II, III, IV, V; Bombardier; Learjet 30, 40, and 60 series; Challenger 601, 604, 605; and Lineage aircraft. The environment emphasizes safety, collaboration, and professional maintenance standards while providing access to the tools and equipment required for corporate jet maintenance and repair.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/hr.

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 Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 12, 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.