**Job Title: A&P Mechanic** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled A&P Mechanic to join our team in a Part 145 shop supporting a leading flight school. This is a great opportunity to work on general aviation aircraft and ensure the safety and reliability of our fleet. **Responsibilities** + Perform 50-hour and 100-hour inspections on general aviation aircraft. + Conduct routine and preventive maintenance to ensure compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer guidelines. + Troubleshoot and repair airframe, engine, and system discrepancies. + Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance records, including logbook entries. + Collaborate with other mechanics and flight school staff to ensure aircraft availability and safety. **Essential Skills** + FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate + Minimum 2-3 years of general aviation (GA) experience, including maintenance and inspections + Familiarity with piston-engine aircraft and general aviation operations + Strong understanding of FAA regulations and safety procedures + Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + A&P license + Aircraft maintenance experience + Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certification **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Benefit from competitive compensation ranging from $35-$40/hour, depending on your years of general aviation experience. **Work Environment** You will be working in a flight school environment with a hangar, engaging in both indoor and outdoor activities. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00 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 San Jose,CA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Feb 8, 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.