Aircraft Technician

The Experimental Operations Mechanic will support flight test operational activity, perform reconfiguration activity to ensure aircraft is properly fitted for each certification and experimental test activity, and perform functional test procedures to ensure mechanical systems are functioning within design parameters. The Mechanic will perform mechanical system troubleshooting to identify non-conformities and defects. Overtime and weekend work is expected. Assist the experimental operations team to perform inspections on the aircraft as instructed through Engineering Technical Instructions. Participate with the team to prepare the experimental aircraft for flight by performing the daily inspection, ensuring all maintenance is complete, towing, launching, and recovering aircraft into the hangar using SOP. Participate in Functional Test Procedures to test systems on the ground prior to flight to ensure system functionality and flight safety. Perform first-of-type and prototype installations and software with engineering input and work instructions. Follow job cards to remove and install LRUs and components as needed. Work to achieve a high-performing team with a focus on maintaining a highly motivated workforce that enjoys being part of the Experimental Operations team.

Hard Skills

• Helicopter Experience
• Tilt Rotor Experience
• Flight Line Experience

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Milton, Florida.

Work Environment

Will be working in a hangar, non-climate controlled

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.