Aviation Maintenance Technician (Fast Track)

Job Title:  Aviation Maintenance Technician (Fast Track to A&P)

Location:  Windsor Locks, CT

Type of Position: 4 month  Contract to Hire

Job Description:

• Candidates will complete 4 weeks of classroom work on-site in Hartford, CT before heading to Wichita, KS for 2 weeks of testing to obtain the A&P License – all travel to Wichita is paid for by the company. (6 weeks total)
• After the 6-week program is complete, they will start work as an A&P Mechanic in Hartford, CT for one of the world’s largest aviation companies
• Perform maintenance, repair, and testing of systems and components on corporate aircraft
• Perform troubleshooting and functional testing of airframe and powerplant components both in the hangar and on the flightline

Requirements:

• Must be able to relocate to Hartford, CT
• Must have 8610-2 sign offs to be qualified
• Tools are required after 6-week program

Pay:

• During the 6-week program: $30/hr
• After licensed, pay is increased based off years of aircraft maintenance experience prior to this program:
  • 3-5 years: $33 - $36/hr
  • 6-9 years: $37 - $39/hr
  • 10+ years: $40 - $41/hr
• There is a $150/wk bonus while on contract
• Sign-on Bonus: $2500 - $5000, which you get once you go direct with the company (around the 4-month mark)

Work Schedule:

• The 6-week program will be 1st shift
• Once you complete the program, you must be flexible on shift – the company operates various shifts throughout the week (It’s likely that you will be placed on an off shift (2nd or 3rd) to start)

Terms of Placement:

• 4-month Contract to Hire, meaning you’ll contract with Aerotek for around 4 months and then go direct with the company
• There is a 2-year commitment to the company for this program, meaning if you were to leave before the 2-year mark, you may have to pay up to $5,000 back to the company as reimbursement for them paying for your A&P License

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Windsor Locks, CT.

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

This is a fully onsite position in Windsor Locks,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.