Aircraft Mechanic

Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Aircraft Mechanic)
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Job Description
The Aircraft Maintenance Technician performs routine and nonroutine maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on a fleet of regional jet aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer guidelines, and company policies. This role requires strong attention to detail, solid technical expertise, and a consistent commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. You will read and interpret maintenance manuals and technical documents, accurately complete required documentation, and communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and regulatory agencies to keep aircraft safe, reliable, and on schedule.
Responsibilities

• Read and utilize blueprints, maintenance manuals, ATA codes, illustrated parts catalogs, service bulletins, and other maintenance documents to troubleshoot issues and complete work assignments accurately.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections, maintenance, repairs, and alterations on aircraft, including engines, power plants, and components, in accordance with FAA, manufacturer, and company standards.
• Conduct detailed inspections of aircraft systems such as hydraulic systems, de-icing systems, landing gear, and related components to identify leaks, cracks, distortions, foreign object damage, and other irregularities.
• Perform inspections during the assembly of parts and after repairs or component installations to verify proper fit, function, and compliance with specifications.
• Run diagnostic tests on aircraft systems, interpret the results, and implement appropriate corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Accurately document maintenance procedures, discrepancies, and corrective actions in maintenance logs and records, ensuring full compliance with FAA and company documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with other technicians, supervisors, and support staff to prioritize tasks, coordinate maintenance activities, and minimize aircraft downtime.
• Follow all safety procedures, maintenance best practices, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe working environment and ensure airworthiness.
• Support heavy maintenance and C-check activities on regional jet aircraft as needed, including work on CRJ and ERJ platforms.
• Communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and regulatory agencies to clarify technical information, report status, and resolve maintenance issues.

Essential Skills

• A&P License (Airframe and Powerplant certification).
• 2 years of aircraft maintenance experience is preferred; candidates with less experience may be considered if they demonstrate strong skills and potential.

Work Environment
This role is based at an aircraft maintenance hangar complex at Smyrna Airport, approximately 20 miles from the Nashville, TN area. The work environment is a busy, hands-on hangar setting that can be dirty and is not climate controlled, so it will be cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Technicians frequently walk outside between hangars and work in and around active aircraft and ground support equipment. Candidates must be comfortable working in these conditions and performing physically active tasks throughout the shift. The position requires openness to both first shift (approximately 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM) and second shift (approximately 2:00 PM to 12:30 AM), with schedules typically running Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday based on operational needs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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 Nashville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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.

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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.

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