**Job Title: Field Service Mechanic** **Job Description** + Provide technical support for aircraft pilot seats, including repair and replacement of mechanical, electrical, and upholstery components using hand and occasionally power tools. Follow computerized component maintenance manuals, and occasionally travel to aircraft factories for installs, removals, or troubleshooting. Interface with customers and home office engineering and technical support staff via phone and email to resolve issues and complete repairs. Document all work, complete paperwork, and track tasks using SAP and Excel. **Responsibilities** + Repair aircraft pilot seats by removing and replacing mechanical, electrical, and upholstery components. + Use hand and occasionally power tools to complete repairs. + Follow computerized component maintenance manuals. + Travel to aircraft factories for installations, removals, or troubleshooting as needed. + Communicate with customers and home office engineering and technical support staff via phone and email. + Handle seats that arrive damaged, missing parts, or require component swaps due to engineering work orders. + Complete documentation, paperwork, and track work in SAP and Excel. **Essential Skills** + Experience using hand tools for repair or assembly of mechanical components. + Ability to read blueprints and instructions in English. + Excellent communication skills in English. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with aircraft interior component repair, including seating. + Familiarity with technical drawings and Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM). **Why Work Here?** + Enjoy job security with no risk of layoffs or reductions. Benefit from excellent perks, including a company-paid 401K (ranging from 3 - 10% based on yearly performance) and day shift hours. Training is provided, and you will work within a stable and smartly run company based in the UK. The small team environment minimizes corporate interference, providing a great long-term opportunity for retirement and wealth-building. **Work Environment** + Work within a small, close-knit team of two Field Service Mechanics providing in-house, on-site technical support for sophisticated pilot seats for commercial aircraft. The main facility in Kent features a large space with a loading dock, seat storage, parts inventory, and multiple work areas equipped for seat part removal and replacement. Occasionally, you will travel to aircraft factories using a company van. The workload varies but there is always something to do. Typical hours are 6:30am - 2:30pm, with some flexibility for a 7am - 3:30pm shift. Rare on-call weekends. Training and mentoring are provided by an experienced technician, ensuring a smooth transition into the role. **Job Type & Location** + This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, Washington. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00 • 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 Kent,WA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 16, 2024. **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.