Aircraft Mechanic

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic

This position is located in Marana/Tucson, AZ

Job Description

This role performs comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul of commercial aircraft and components in a certified repair station environment. You will research technical data, disassemble and inspect parts, repair and reassemble components, and ensure all work complies with maintenance manuals, FAA regulations, and internal policies and procedures. The position focuses on heavy maintenance for commercial aircraft, supporting the full service life of a diverse fleet, including narrow- and wide-body aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Research technical data and performs disassembly, repair, cleaning, adjustment, assembly, testing and calibration of aircraft components with company special tools and ground equipment in accordance with applicable maintenance manual, FAA regulations and Ascent Aviation policies and procedures.

• Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, plumbing, and hydraulic units.

• Upon removing units from an aircraft, engine, or other major component or subassembly, completes appropriate identification, inspections, routing tags and forms and makes appropriate entries into the Component Removal Log

• Disassembles and inspects aircraft and engine parts for wear, or other defects

• Repairs or replaces defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.

• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.

• Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft including cleaning, servicing, greasing, moving parts, and checking brakes.

Essential Skills

• Airframe certification required.

• 3–5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience.

• Hands-on experience with commercial aircraft airframes in heavy maintenance, line maintenance, or MRO environments working on wide body aircraft

Shift

• 1st shift, 6am to 2:30pm, Monday - Friday

Pay

• $39/hr-$43/hr

Why Work Here?

The role provides a contract-to-hire path, allowing you to demonstrate your skills and attitude with the potential to transition to a direct position. You have access to a comprehensive benefits package. The environment emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to grow your technical expertise while contributing to the reliability and safety of commercial aircraft.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39.12 - $43.00/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 Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.

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.