Job Title: Field Service Mechanic
Job Description
Provide technical support for aircraft pilot seats, focusing on the repair and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and upholstery components. This role involves hands-on work with tools and interaction with customers and engineering staff to resolve issues effectively.
Responsibilities
- Repair aircraft pilot seats by removing and replacing various components.
- Use hand and occasionally power tools for repairs.
- Follow computerized component maintenance manuals.
- Travel to aircraft factories as needed for installs, removals, or troubleshooting.
- Interface with customers and engineering staff via phone and email.
- Document and track work using SAP and Excel.
- Ensure parts are correctly swapped or replaced as per engineering work orders.
Essential Skills
- Proficient in using hand and power tools.
- Strong customer service mindset and presentable demeanor.
- Proficient with computer data entry and documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- US Citizenship is required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with aircraft interior component repair, particularly seating.
- Familiarity with Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM).
- Demonstrated ability to learn new processes and procedures quickly.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy job security with no risk of layoffs and full work weeks regardless of seat volume. Benefit from excellent perks, including a company-paid 401K plan that can significantly boost your retirement savings. Work in a stable, well-managed company with a supportive, close-knit team, minimizing corporate interference.
Work Environment
The primary work location is a large facility in Kent, equipped with a loading dock, storage areas, and multiple workstations. Occasional travel to nearby aircraft factories is required. The work schedule is from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, with some flexibility. The position offers rare on-call weekend duties and training under a higher level technician.
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 $24.00 - $26.00/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 Kent,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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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