**Aerotek on behalf of its client is seeking aircraft mechanics interested in working on unmanned air systems. We will consider candidates with maintenance experience on all types of aircraft -** **_production/assembly experience is NOT applicable_** **. This is a long term direct hire position. Resume & interview prep service offered. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.** + Minimum 4+ years of aircraft maintenance & troubleshooting experience on resume to be considered. + Pay starts at $31-33/hour without prior unmanned aircraft experience. $34+/hour for prior unmanned platform experience. + A&P highly preferred, but not required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Candidate will service, troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and maintain aircraft and ground support equipment in support of test operations and sustainment activities in accordance with maintenance documentation. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. + Troubleshoot aircraft and engine systems to determine related problems to identify possible solutions. Inspect powerplant and related components at regular intervals adhering to company approved procedures, maintenance manuals, and/or government technical order requirements. + Review records to ensure all required documentation is completed in accordance with established company procedures for government and customer technical order requirements. + Perform all launch and recovery tasks of aircraft to include ground operations, pre and postflight items, ground observer responsibilities, and inspect, test, maintain and operate ground support equipment. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/PREFERENCES: + Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance (required for Deployable/OCONUS positions) + Must be able to meet ITAR requirements + Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four or more years of aircraft mechanical maintenance experience. + FAA Airframe and Powerplant License is desired. + Will consider candidates with experience on all types of aircraft + Experience in Aviation repair and maintenance (fabrication experience is not a fit) PAY: Without prior unmanned experience: + Aircraft Technician I - $31/hour + Aircraft Technician II - $33/hour PAY: For $34-43/hour: + You must have previous experience any platform: MQ-1C Gray Eagle, MQ-9A Reaper, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian, SeaGuardian, or Protector systems. **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.