Aviation Mechanic

Job Title: Aviation Mechanic

Job Description

The Aviation Mechanic is responsible for performing scheduled airframe inspections, structural checks, systems troubleshooting, and component R&I on tactical aircraft. This role is ideal for mechanics with strong airframe experience, military backgrounds, or MRO heavy-check experience who are eager to work on unique, high-performance platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled phase inspections (A/B/C/D or OEM-specific intervals).

• Inspect airframe structures including skins, ribs, spars, stringers, and control surfaces.

• Conduct systems checks on hydraulics, pneumatics, flight controls, landing gear, and electrical systems.

• Remove and replace components for access or corrective action.

• Perform corrosion control and preventative maintenance.

• Document all maintenance actions per FAA, internal standards, and DoD standards.

• Support flight operations with rapid-turn maintenance when required.

• Collaborate with engine, avionics, and QA teams to ensure aircraft readiness.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude

• Troubleshooting

• Aviation

• Aircraft maintenance

• Maintenance technician

• Airframe experience

• Airframe license

• Military aviation experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A&P License preferred (or military equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of airframe or phase inspection experience (military, MRO, or corporate)

• Strong understanding of airframe systems, structures, and inspection criteria

• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, tech orders, and wiring diagrams

• Experience with heavy checks, depot-level, or military phase maintenance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Why Work Here?

Join a competitive and supportive environment where you are part of a respected family. Benefit from competitive pay, military-friendly policies, and a comprehensive benefits package once permanent.

Work Environment

Work within a military environment in a climate-controlled hangar, ensuring comfortable conditions for all tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $44.00/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 Fort Worth,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.