**Job Title: A&P Mechanic - Firefighting Fleet** **Job Description** We are seeking an experienced A&P Mechanic to join our team, specializing in the maintenance of firefighting aircraft. This includes Avro RJ 85 airtankers and next generation Canadair CL-415 "Super Scooper" amphibious aircraft. During the off-season, aircraft are fully repaired, refitted, and upgraded as necessary to ensure they are ready for the upcoming fire season. During the fire season, mechanics will rotate between the headquarters and various field locations, performing line and field maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing all aircraft systems, including avionics. **Responsibilities** + Perform comprehensive maintenance on firefighting aircraft, including Avro RJ 85 airtankers and Canadair CL-415 "Super Scooper" amphibious aircraft. + Conduct full repairs, refits, and modifications during the off-season (October - May). + Execute all maintenance checks to ensure aircraft readiness for inspection by the end of March. + Rotate from headquarters to field locations during the fire season, engaging in line and field maintenance at fire bases across the western US. + Troubleshoot and repair all aircraft systems, including avionics, during deployments. + Maintain a steady Monday to Friday day schedule at the home base during off-season maintenance. **Essential Skills** + A&P License + 4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience + Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting expertise + Experience with heavy and phase maintenance + Willingness to work overtime and in the field + Valid Driver's License **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Expertise in Avionics or Structures is highly preferred + Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, especially in field conditions **Why Work Here?** + Our team operates in a clean and well-maintained hangar, fostering a close-knit and collaborative environment. We offer stable and permanent employment opportunities with excellent benefits. Our company is financially secure with consistent contracts from the forest service. During fire season deployments, you will receive higher wages and covered expenses. Join us for a rewarding career with a stable and growing company. **Work Environment** + Off-season work involves hangar maintenance, repairing aircraft from the previous fire season, and installing upgrades and modifications. The work hours are Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 3 pm. During the fire season (June through October), mechanics will rotate from headquarters to field locations, performing maintenance at fire bases around the western US. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $42.00 • 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 SPOKANE,WA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 30, 2025. **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.