We are looking for a skilled Aircraft Mechanic responsible for the maintenance of piston General Aviation and corporate turboprop aircraft, including KingAir, Cessnas, and other PT6 powered aircraft. The role also includes occasional line maintenance on narrow-body airline aircraft such as Boeing and Airbus models. This position will primarily be based at the Bend hangars, with some time spent at the Redmond hangars and airline ramp, servicing 9 airlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on piston General Aviation and corporate turboprop aircraft.
• Conduct occasional line maintenance on narrow-body airline aircraft.
• Spend the majority of time at Bend hangars with some time at Redmond hangars and airline ramp.
• Be on call every 3 weeks for evenings and weekends (will change to every 4 weeks when a second mechanic joins).
• Handle callouts efficiently, performing simple work with MELs and deferments.

• A&P license
• 2+ years recent General Aviation maintenance experience
• Ability to use basic hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, ratchets & extensions, flashlight)
• Eligibility for SIDA badge with required paperwork (valid US birth certificate or passport, plus valid driver’s license)
• Willingness and physical ability to bend, crouch, climb stepladders, and work in cramped conditions in GA aircraft

• Airline line maintenance experience
• Experience working on KingAir or other PT6 engine aircraft
• Preference for candidates seeking a direct hire or willing to start direct on a contract

Bend/Redmond area is a fantastic place to live and work, with opportunities to earn extra income through airline callouts. The region is renowned for its outdoor activities such as floating the river, hiking, and fishing. Bend is regularly named one of the Best Places to Live in the US.

Work Environment

Work will be conducted in several aircraft hangars adjacent to an FBO at the Bend OR Municipal Airport and the Redmond Municipal Airport, which are about 25 minutes apart. The position includes line maintenance callouts on a weekend and evening rotation. The week of callouts can be hectic if some checks present challenging issues. Candidates must be willing to put in the hours and work in a quick-turn/line maintenance environment during these callouts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bend, Oregon.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 Bend,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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.