**Job Title: A&P Mechanic** **Job Description** Responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, and corrosion control of aircraft components, airframe, and power plant. Maintain appropriate aircraft records and logs. Service, repair, and modify aircraft structures and structural components of basic difficulty. Using manufacturers' manuals, operators' handbooks, or other similar documents, apply technical knowledge to solve pilot-reported discrepancies with moderate supervision. **Responsibilities** + Maintain and repair aircraft, engines, propellers, and components including, but not limited to, flight controls, fuel systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components. + Utilize technical knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and apply the required expertise in restoring equipment condition and/or operation. + Employ technical knowledge to solve basic problems by interpreting technical documentation such as manufacturers' manuals, blueprints, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA’s), Minimum Equipment List (MEL), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and accepted practices to return aircraft to an airworthy condition. + Ensure all logbook entries are posted and correct before returning an aircraft to service. + Inventory, maintain, and order aircraft parts, equipment, and supplies as directed by a supervisor or manager to maintain aircraft and aircraft support equipment. + Perform aircraft ground handling such as towing, refueling/defueling, and pre- and post-flight inspections and servicing. + Change tires, remove and replace components, and perform operational and functional checks of these components. + Participate in phase and special inspections to include Service Bulletins (SB’s) and Airworthiness Directives (AD’s) under direct supervision. + Inspect and operate powered and non-powered ground support equipment, ensuring equipment is serviced in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. **Essential Skills** + A&P license + Repair + Troubleshooting + Line maintenance + C-130 experience (if no C-130 experience, 6-10 years of military experience) + Experience with military aircraft such as F15, F22, F18, F35 **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of relevant and progressively responsible hands-on work experience on aircraft maintenance OR equivalent U.S. Military training + FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required + Preferred applicants will have experience working on specific assigned aircraft + Working knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance of aircraft and engine systems, troubleshooting, dispatch requirements, tools, ground support equipment, technical reports and forms, manuals, catalogs, and work practices in actual line or hangar maintenance environment + Basic understanding of the systems, components, and engines of assigned aircraft + Successfully complete all training required for job level of assigned airframes, and meet technical knowledge and proficiency standards to travel and support assigned aircraft independently within two (2) years + Capable of operating life support equipment including non-aircraft radios and sat-phones + Able to prepare written documents such as trip reports, corrective actions, and other company reports in a clear and concise manner + Basic understanding of FAA standards 14 CFR Part 43, 91, 125, and 145 **Why Work Here?** This is a long-term position in a great place to work with very little turnover. The company offers comprehensive healthcare benefits, with health care being 100% covered once you are a direct employee. **Work Environment** Training will be in Crestview, and the primary work location will be in the Andalusia hangar. Once the hangar in Crestview is built in early 2025, all work will be based there. The position requires international travel for extended periods, sometimes under austere and sub-standard living conditions. While traveling, work will involve extended and irregular hours in a variety of environmental conditions including hot and cold temperatures (<23 degrees F and >90 degrees F), high elevations, dusty conditions, and stressful situations. The role involves working first shift - 4/10's with overtime. The company provides all tools for all disciplines. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CRESTVIEW, Florida. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $33.08 - $33.08/hr. 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 CRESTVIEW,FL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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.