Job Title: A&P Mechanic
Pay Range: $35 – $45/hour (based on experience)
Location: Birmingham, AL
Type: Contract-to-Hire Long-Term Opportunity
Job Description
We are seeking experienced A&P Mechanics to join our team supporting commercial aircraft operations. This role offers a long-term career path, competitive pay, and growth opportunities in a dynamic maintenance environment. Work includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, line support, and rapid-response AOG operations.
Military candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Your rotary- or fixed-wing experience (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard) is highly valued, and A&P assistance programs may be available.
Key Responsibilities
Hangar Maintenance:
• Perform heavy maintenance, modifications, and overhauls on commercial aircraft systems and structures
• Use technical manuals, schematics, and engineering data to complete accurate repairs
• Document all work in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures
• Ensure compliance with Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins
Line Maintenance:
• Conduct pre-flight, post-flight, and turnaround inspections
• Troubleshoot and repair systems during active operations
• Perform component replacements and light repairs to keep aircraft in service
• Coordinate with flight crews and dispatch for real-time updates
AOG Support:
• Respond to urgent aircraft-on-ground (AOG) events
• Travel as needed to support remote maintenance and return aircraft to service quickly
• Work independently under time-sensitive conditions while communicating with maintenance control
Qualifications
• Required: FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification
• Required: 3+ years of aircraft maintenance experience (B737, A320, B747 or similar)
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and aircraft systems
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings
• Proficient with hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and test instruments
• Flexible for travel, shifts, nights, and weekends as needed
Preferred Skills
• Experience in MRO environments and C/D checks
• Line maintenance and AOG response experience highly valued
• Hazardous material handling familiarity
• Ability to obtain airport SIDA badge
Physical Requirements
• Lift up to 25 lbs and perform overhead work
• Work at heights and in confined spaces
• Stand, kneel, and walk for extended periods
Why Work Here?
• Competitive Pay: $35 – $45/hour, based on experience
• Military-Friendly: Transition your aviation maintenance skills directly into civilian aircraft operations
• Long-Term Stability: Contract-to-hire with career growth opportunities
• Dynamic Environment: Exposure to hangar, line, and AOG maintenance operations
• Flexible Schedule: Day shift (Mon–Fri) with future shift options available
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Birmingham,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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.
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