Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanic

Located: Latrobe, PA

Pay: $45/hr and up (based on experience)

Direct Placement Opportunity Can start ASAP

Position Overview

Support maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and return-to-service activities on turbine-powered helicopters within an FAA Part 145 Repair Station. This hands-on role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and teamwork while maintaining a variety of rotary-wing aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in compliance with FAA regulations and company procedures.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and test airframe, powerplant, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Remove, install, rig, adjust, and replace aircraft components and assemblies.
• Complete modifications, phase inspections, and return-to-service documentation.
• Interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical publications.
• Perform functional checks, support disassembly/reassembly activities, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with maintenance, avionics, sheet metal, and quality teams to meet operational goals.

Required Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• 4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience (5-10 years preferred).
• Hands-on AW139 helicopter experience preferred.
• Experience with turbine-powered aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Strong knowledge of FAA maintenance practices, preferably in a Part 145 environment.
• Ability to read technical manuals, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military helicopter maintenance experience with an FAA A&P.
• Part 145 Repair Station or corporate aviation experience.
• Experience on helicopters such as AW109/AW119/AW139, Sikorsky, Bell, Eurocopter, UH-60, UH-72, and similar platforms.
• Heavy maintenance, phase inspections, depot-level maintenance, and structural repair experience.

Why Join Us?

Join a stable, low-turnover organization committed to long-term career growth, professional development, and a strong culture of safety and quality. You'll gain experience across a diverse fleet of civilian helicopters while working alongside experienced aviation professionals. The position offers a first-shift schedule, overtime opportunities, competitive benefits, and clear paths for advancement.

Work Environment

Work in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station supporting a variety of turbine-powered rotary-wing aircraft from manufacturers including Sikorsky, Bell, Leonardo (AW), and Eurocopter. The environment involves hands-on maintenance, heavy inspections, and modification projects within a safety-focused, team-oriented hangar setting. Overtime and occasional travel or off-site maintenance support may be required based on operational needs. Professional appearance, organization, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards are expected at all times.

Interested or know anyone who may be a fit?

For more information, contact:

• Cole Scopetto - View phone number on click.appcast.io

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Latrobe, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $104000.00/yr. 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.

Competitive hourly pay based on experience - Full-time, long-term career opportunity - Health insurance reimbursement - Opportunities for training and professional development - Exposure to a variety of civilian and military helicopter platforms - Work in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station environment - Collaborative team of maintenance, avionics, sheet metal, and quality professionals - Opportunity to work alongside experienced aviation leaders and technicians - Hands-on experience with Bell, Airbus, Leonardo, and Sikorsky aircraft platforms - Growing company with opportunities for career advancement - Stable, safety-focused work environment - Exposure to aircraft modifications, heavy maintenance, inspections, and special projects

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Latrobe, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.