Aerotek on behalf of its client is seeking qualified A&P Mechanics with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Hiring asap.
Pay: $36 -42/hour based on experience, plus paid flight time, PTO, and paid holidays. +$5.00/hour while on fire contract, plus maximum GSA per-diem
Bonus: Once direct, 3 to 5/year
Travel: Very minimal until fire season starts, then 75 travel June – Sept (est.)
Job Description:
- Performing maintenance on firefighting aircraft for state and federal governments and agencies, including Canada and provinces.
- Next generation CanadairCL-415 amphibious airtankers, Avro RJ 85 airtankers (Same as BAe 146)
Work Environment:
- Off Season: Hangar maintenance, C checks, preparation for fire season.
- During Season: Traveling with aircraft for 2 weeks, home base MRO in Spokane for 2 weeks (including 3 days PTO). Extensive OT during deployment.
Interview:
- Phone interview with mx manager, visit facility
Qualifications:
- A&P License
- Valid Drivers License
- 4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience
- Must be open to overtime
- Must be open to working in the field (travel)
- Expertise in Avionics or Structures highly preferred
Work Environment- Hangar maintenance, repairing aircraft from the previous fire season, and installing upgrades and mods. Hours: 7am - 3pm, Monday through Friday.
- During Fire Season Season (March 31 - October 31, with travel varying based on fire activity): Travel with aircraft for 3 weeks, home base MRO in Spokane for 1 week. Work 50-100 hours/week during deployments, with per-diem on top of hourly pay or all meals and lodging provided
- Field Premium: $5.00 per hour as a 2nd Mechanic, $7.00 as the Lead, with an additional $1.00 per hour for every year as a Lead. Yearly bonus of 3-5.
About Aerotek:
We know that a companys success starts with its employees. We also know that an individuals success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aeroteks 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, Aeroteks 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.
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