Job Description

We are seeking to hire an Aircraft Mechanic for a long-term, full-time role focused on modifying, repairing, and maintaining military aircraft. Specifically, this role involves modifications for weight reductions and avionics equipment upgrades on electronic warfare aircraft. This is a fully funded position aimed at long-term hire with one of the largest defense integrators in the world.

Responsibilities

• Remove, repair, and install aircraft mechanical and powerplant systems.
• Service aircraft with engine oil and hydraulics.
• Perform aircraft jacking evolutions.
• Understand and use engine fuel systems.
• Set up and use pneumatic tools such as screw guns.
• Set up and use a torque wrench and common hand tools including wrenches and safety wire pliers.
• Remove and replace panels, floorboards, insulation, and sealing compounds using various mechanical fasteners.
• Remove, replace, and check out aircraft components and assemblies.
• Understand hydraulic systems, including primary, secondary, and emergency systems.
• Utilize comprehensive knowledge of aircraft powerplant systems (engines, fuel, and auxiliary systems) and mechanical systems (landing gear, wheels, brakes, etc.) to resolve technical problems.
• Familiarize with IETM’s, NAMP 4790, and applicable NAVAIR technical publications.

• 4+ years of experience as a General Mechanic (AD) on F18 or EA18G aircraft.
• Experience in powerplant maintenance and related fuel and auxiliary systems.
• Eligibility for SECRET clearance.
• Eligibility for Boeing badge (no terminations on record with Boeing).

• Experience with F18 or EA18G powerplants, including maintenance performed at Depot or Phase level (shop or on-aircraft), or I Level vs O level (Intermediate/Shop versus Organizational/On aircraft).
• Experience with modifications or heavy/depot maintenance.
• Phase experience related to powerplants.

Enjoy the stability of working on a stable program with government holidays, supporting two of the most reputable government integrators in the world. Contribute to the mission of supporting US Navy warfighters.

Work Environment

The position is a day shift, Monday-Friday with some Saturdays possible, 8-hour shifts, on base at Whidbey Naval Air Station. You will be working in a hangar and occasionally on the flight line, mostly indoors and not exposed to the elements. Tools are supplied. You will report to a client Lead, as well as potentially to prime contractor customer leads.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oak Harbor, Washington.

If interested call kenna at 8 4 3 9 7 2 1 8 8 6

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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 Oak Harbor,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 2025.

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.