Aircraft Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic

** This Role Is In Marana, Arizona**

Job Description

This role performs comprehensive aircraft maintenance and repair within a certified 14 CFR Part 145 repair station environment, supporting commercial aircraft across their full service life. The aircraft mechanic researches technical data and carries out disassembly, repair, cleaning, adjustment, assembly, testing, and calibration of aircraft components using specialized tools and ground support equipment, in strict accordance with maintenance manuals and FAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Research technical data and follow applicable maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and FAA regulations to determine the appropriate methods for repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged aircraft components.
• Perform disassembly, repair, cleaning, adjustment, assembly, testing, and calibration of aircraft components using company special tools and aircraft ground support equipment.
• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures such as wings and fuselage, as well as functional components including rigging, flight control surfaces, plumbing systems, and hydraulic units.
• Read and interpret manufacturers and airlines maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and specifications to assess feasibility of repairs and to execute approved maintenance procedures.
• Remove units from aircraft, engines, or other major components or subassemblies, and complete all required identification, inspection, routing tags, forms, and entries in the Component Removal Log.
• Disassemble and inspect aircraft and engine parts for wear, damage, corrosion, or other defects, and document findings as required.
• Repair or replace defective engine parts, reassemble engines, and reinstall engines in aircraft in accordance with approved procedures.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories to ensure proper operation and compliance with technical standards.
• Perform miscellaneous service duties on aircraft, including cleaning, servicing, greasing, moving aircraft and components, and checking brakes.
• Operate aircraft ground servicing equipment such as tugs, tractors, hi-lifts, trucks, servicing carts, test equipment, hand tools, rivet guns, and drills in a safe and efficient manner.
• Support heavy maintenance, line maintenance, and aircraft storage or reclamation activities on commercial aircraft as needed.

Essential Skills

• Airframe qualification required, with 35+ years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated experience in heavy maintenance on commercial aircraft, including narrow and wide body types.
• Hands-on experience with aircraft maintenance and repair in a 14 CFR Part 145 repair station or similar regulated environment.
• Proficiency in line maintenance and aircraft maintenance repair activities.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply manufacturers and airlines maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and technical specifications.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft structures, including wings, fuselage, rigging, flight control surfaces, plumbing, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience working on Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft airframes.
• Ability to disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble aircraft and engine components to required standards.
• Capability to adjust, repair, or replace aircraft electrical wiring systems and accessories.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license preferred.
• Experience in an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) environment is highly beneficial.
• Possession of a basic set of personal tools suitable for aircraft maintenance work.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Available offerings typically include medical coverage with HSA options, dental and vision plans, disability insurance, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and an employee wellness program. Team members can participate in a 401(k) plan, enjoy company-paid holidays and paid time off, and access an employee assistance program for additional support. The culture emphasizes safety, professional growth, and the opportunity to transition from contract to direct employment based on performance, providing a stable and rewarding long-term career path.

** This Role Is In Marana, Arizona**

Work Environment

This position is based in an aircraft maintenance hangar environment supporting commercial aircraft. The standard schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime available on an as-needed basis. Work involves exposure to high-intensity noise levels, extreme temperature changes, materials identified on Safety Data Sheets, working at heights, and working around moving machinery, including aircraft fuel tank entry. The role requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods, as well as bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level. Occasional crawling, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds unassisted is necessary. Eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, and corrected vision and hearing to normal range are required to safely perform tasks. Aircraft ground servicing equipment such as tugs, tractors, hi-lifts, trucks, servicing carts, test equipment, hand tools, rivet guns, and drills are regularly used. Protective equipment including goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, and safety harnesses is required in accordance with safety policies.

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

The pay range for this position is $39.12 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.