We are currently seeking an Aircraft Mechanic with LUH-72, EC-145, EC-135, AS350, or BK-117 experience for an indefinite contract (with potential to convert to direct) to perform repair and installations on LUH-72 and EC-145 aircraft. The candidate will be involved in the fabrication, repair, and installation of aircraft parts, maintenance and repair of helicopters, and support of helicopter-specific programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication, assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of parts and components.
• Work from three-dimensional blueprints, sketches, diagrams, technical manuals, work orders, inspection reports, and other similar documentation.
• Conduct functional checks of systems for proper function.
• Perform troubleshooting to diagnose malfunctions or failures on various aircraft systems including aircraft equipment furnishings, fire protection, fuel system, hydraulics, landing gear, doors, fuselage, stabilizer, rotor systems, power plant, and engine controls.
• Diagnose the cause of malfunctions, identify failures, and determine corrective action to restore systems to required operating specifications and standards.
• Perform required corrective action by making repairs, adjustments, or replacements.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the assigned lead person regarding schedules, priorities, availability of parts, supplies, and tools, and special instructions as required.
• Ensure work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.
• Coordinate with various departments regarding requirements for materials, supplies, equipment, and job schedules.
• Complete forms and records pertaining to the completion of assigned work.
• Maintain responsibility to keep scrap at minimum levels.
• Follow all OSHA, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Minimum of six years related experience required.
• Experience with UH-72 preferred.
• A&P License required.
• Experience with LUH-72, EC-145, EC-135, BK-117, and AS350.
• Experience with Part 121 and Part 145.

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Some trade school desirable.
• Strongly prefers UH-72, EC-145, EC-135, AS350, or BK-117 experience.
• Will consider fixed-wing with A&P License.
• Strongly prefers experience in MRO.
• Preferred Airbus airframe experience.
• Preferred Safran Turbomeca engine experience.
• Preferred Pratt and Whitney engine experience.

State-of-the-art facility, no tools required, long-term stable work, extremely competitive pay, and a great work environment with very little attrition.

Work Environment

Work will be conducted in a hangar/OEM environment. The position involves working with various technologies and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The hangar is equipped with all necessary tools and facilities to perform aircraft maintenance effectively.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of COLUMBUS, Mississippi.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $43.75

• 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 COLUMBUS,MS.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.

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.