Job Title: A & P Mechanic

Job Description

This role is a full-time position at our San Diego line maintenance station. The A&P Mechanic's primary responsibilities include the repair and maintenance of aircraft/components in accordance with customer requirements, performing maintenance meet and greets, and communicating with flight crews regarding inbound issues to perform necessary repairs. This role often requires independent work, and the mechanic will need to be comfortable working alone to fix, repair, and troubleshoot aircraft with minimal support. Clear communication with maintenance control is necessary when issues arise, and the ability to handle multiple discrepancies simultaneously is crucial.

Experience and/or training on at least 2 aircraft types - A319, A320, A321, and/or B737, B767, B777 & E190 aircraft preferred.

Hard Skills

• A & P license

• Line Maintenance

• Commercial aircraft

• Proficiency with computers

• General knowledge of federal regulations

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and aircraft wiring diagrams

• Ability to legally operate a motorized vehicle

• Routine inspections and troubleshooting

• Airframe structures, engines, and aircraft systems maintenance

• Airframe and powerplant repairs and modifications

• Operation of power tools and equipment

• Accurate recording of time worked on work orders

• Interpretation of technical manuals, drawings, and blueprints

• Towing and parking aircraft

Soft Skills

• Professional appearance and demeanor

• Effective communication

• Ability to adapt to high-stress environments

• Ability to troubleshoot and learn on the job

• Ability to navigate aircraft maintenance manuals, troubleshooting manuals, and wiring diagrams

Job Type

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

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in San Diego, California.

Work Environment

The position is based at the San Diego International Airport. As with any line maintenance, scheduling flexibility is mandatory, including availability during weekends and holidays. The candidate's schedule is to be determined but will be either Swing shift or Night shift. New hires should expect to start on the night shift. Some tools are required, but a bag is acceptable in lieu of a roller toolbox. Specialty tooling will be provided.

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

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.