Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic (Rotary Wing) – Field Deployment

Location: Great Falls, MT (Malmstrom AFB)

Pay: $58.00 per hour

Work Type: On-site Field Deployment

Employment Type: Long-term contract

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Aircraft Mechanics to support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on MH-139 rotary-wing aircraft as part of a long-term CONUS Field Deployment Team. The initial assignment will be at Malmstrom AFB for 6–9 months, with follow-on deployments to Minot AFB, F.E. Warren AFB, and Maxwell AFB, contingent upon future contract awards.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on rotary-wing aircraft
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical aircraft systems
• Complete maintenance documentation using Air Force Forms and TOs
• Support mission requirements in a 24/7 aircraft maintenance environment
• Work flexible shifts as required by operations

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of rotary-wing aircraft maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical repair and troubleshooting skills
• No A&P license required
• Must be able to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance

Preferred Experience (Nice to Have)

• Experience with Air Force maintenance documentation
• Experience on one or more of the following platforms:
• MH-139/AH-139, UH-60, AH-64, LUH-72, CH-47, Bell 407/206, EC-145/135

Work Environment & Schedule

• Aircraft maintenance facility
• 24/7 operations – must be willing to work varying shifts

Compensation & Per Diem

• Per diem split for candidates living 75+ miles from Malmstrom AFB
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience

Why This Opportunity

• Long-term, stable field deployment contract
• Support critical Air Force missions
• Work alongside an experienced rotary-wing maintenance team

This is a Contract position based out of Great Falls, MT.

The pay range for this position is $35.75 - $35.75/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Great Falls,MT.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 14, 2026.

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.