Aircraft Mechanic

Job Title: A&P Mechanic
Location: Titusville Florida
Salary: $30-$36 an Hour

Details:

Recruiting Heroes LLC is currently seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) on behalf of a leading provider of manned and unmanned aircraft operations supporting defense and commercial missions. This organization delivers Airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services to U.S. and international partners and operates a fleet of mission-ready aircraft in dynamic operational environments.

This role reports to the Maintenance Lead and is responsible for inspecting repairing troubleshooting and maintaining aircraft to ensure mission readiness and regulatory compliance. Positions are available within the Contiguous United States (CONUS) on either a contracted or full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance on all aircraft systems including:
  • Piston engines
  • Propellers
  • Airframe and flight controls
  • Landing gear systems
  • Troubleshooting aircraft systems
  • Sheet metal and composite repair
• Perform all maintenance in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and manufacturer technical data
• Maintain hand tools and special tools in safe and serviceable condition
• Ensure personal and company tool accountability
• Conduct serviceability checks prior to operating powered and non-powered support equipment
• Maintain compliance with company policies procedures and safety standards
• Supervise and assign maintenance tasks when required
• Assist in training newly assigned personnel
• Operate special purpose and standard vehicles as authorized
• Maintain strong FOD awareness housekeeping and safety standards
• Support weekend and holiday maintenance as required to meet mission readiness requirements

Essential Functions

• Supervise and perform daily maintenance tasks
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities
• Communicate maintenance status to leadership
• Maintain aircraft records and documentation
• Manage maintenance inventory
• Provide recommendations for maintenance solutions
• Work extended hours as needed to support operational requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum four (4) years of experience
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate (no violations)
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience on General Aviation aircraft
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and maintenance software