Job Title: A&P Mechanic
Location: Bridgewater, Virginia
Type of Position: Contract
Shift: Mon-Fri 7AM-4PM
Job Description
This role involves performing C checks and heavy maintenance on aircraft for military and government customers. The position requires a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Examine and inspect aircraft components, such as landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers, to identify cracks, breaks, leaks, or other issues.
- Conduct routine and special inspections as mandated by regulations.
- Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals, manufacturer publications, and directives to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
- Modify aircraft structures, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.
- Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
- Read and interpret pilots descriptions of problems to diagnose causes.
- Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories using hand or power tools.
- Inventory and order supplies, parts, materials, and equipment.
- Check for corrosion, distortion, and cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail.
Essential Skills
- A&P license
- 5 years of heavy maintenance or modification experience on aircraft
- Experience in MRO or depot level maintenance environment
- Experience with C checks, D checks, and heavy checks
- Ability to provide own tools
- Eligibility for a Secret clearance
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Military background preferred
Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic, small family-owned company known for its success in the commercial space and recent military contracts. Enjoy direct placement opportunities, a supportive company culture, and a commitment to working with veterans.
Work Environment
Work within a hangar environment typical of MRO settings, adhering to a production schedule. The company values unity, enthusiasm, proactive urgency, constant innovation, and safety, fostering a work culture focused on meeting customer expectations and achieving mission success.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Bridgewater, VA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Bridgewater,VA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.
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.
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