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Job Title: Aviation Technician
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Aviation Technician specializing in A&P for Embraer Legacy 400/450 and 600/650. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience working with Business Jet Aircraft. This role involves the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of various aircraft systems to ensure airworthiness.
Responsibilities
Remove and reinstall engines from turbofan and turboprop powered aircraft.
Use sound judgment and technical aptitude for maintenance decisions, troubleshooting, and discrepancy resolution.
Perform operational checks and engine runs to ensure airworthiness prior to departure.
Inspect aircraft in accordance with OEM Light or Heavy Maintenance Manuals.
Evaluate removed components for serviceability and document discrepancies.
Troubleshoot and repair all airframe systems as required, including hydraulics and landing gear.
Perform fuel tank sealing on aircraft as needed.
Document all accomplished work clearly, concisely, and accurately.
Accomplish Service Bulletins, Repair Letters, and Airworthiness Directives as required.
Read and interpret maintenance manual procedures, blueprints, technical manuals, and schematic diagrams.
Promote and continuously improve company policies and procedures.
Analyze mechanical problems to determine the cause and best method of repair.
Test, repair, and adjust engines, engine controls, accessories, propellers, landing gear, hydraulic systems, and flight controls as required.
Check and repair fuel, oil, oxygen, heating, cooling, and pressurization systems.
Utilize mechanics hand tools, precision measuring instruments, gauges, and calibration test equipment.
Observe all safety, environmental, and general housekeeping rules and policies.
Perform other duties as required by the department.
Essential Skills
A&P License
Experience with Embraer Legacy 400/450 and 600/650
Phase maintenance
Heavy maintenance
Aircraft maintenance
Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
Minimum of 3+ years experience as an A&P Mechanic on Embraer aircraft
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Why Work Here?
We offer comprehensive benefits including company life insurance, company disability coverage, medical, dental, vision coverage, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan. Other compensation benefits are also available.
Work Environment
This position is based in a hangar environment, which is non-climate controlled.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of HOUSTON, Texas.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $52.00/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 HOUSTON,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2025.
About Aerotek:
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.