Aircraft Mechanic

Job Title: A&P Mechanic

Job Description

Perform modification and heavy maintenance/depot level maintenance on aircraft for military/government customers.

Responsibilities

• Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.

• Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.

• Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.

• Read and interpret maintenance manuals and manufacturer publications and directives to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

• Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.

• Modify aircraft structures, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.

• Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.

• Read and interpret pilots' descriptions of problems to diagnose causes.

• Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand or power tools.

• Inventory and order supplies, parts, materials, and equipment.

• Check for corrosion, distortion, and cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail.

Essential Skills

• A&P license.

• 5 years of heavy maintenance experience on aircraft.

• Experience in a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) or Depot environment.

• Must provide own tools.

• Must be eligible for a Secret clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Military Experience preferred.

• Experience with heavy maintenance/modification in an MRO or Depot environment.

• Experience with C checks, D checks, and helicopter maintenance.

Why Work Here?

Dynamic aviation is a small family-owned company that has done exceptionally well in the commercial space. Over the last decade, they have secured military contracts supporting the ISR platform. The company offers direct placement opportunities and fosters a good company culture. They are willing to work with individuals and have a strong appreciation for veterans.

Work Environment

Individuals will be working in a hangar environment, specifically in a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) setting. The company has several heavy maintenance and modification programs. Workers will adhere to the production schedule, including work cards, and must complete tasks within designated time frames. The typical schedule is Monday to Friday with 4/10 hour shifts, meaning employees will work either Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday starting at 6:30 AM. Everyone at the company is united by common values and goals, including unity, enthusiasm, proactive urgency, constant innovation, and safety. The goal is to meet customer expectations and achieve mission success through principled decisions and actions, fostering productive, long-term customer relationships and attracting and retaining talented employees.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bridgewater, Virginia.

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.