Job Title: Structures Mechanic
Job DescriptionService various aircraft systems, such as hydraulic systems, high pressure air/nitrogen/oxygen systems, alcohol anti-ice systems, refrigerated air systems, and ground support equipment per applicable aircraft model. Perform functional tests simulating ground and flight conditions on aircraft mechanical systems.
Responsibilities
- Service and maintain hydraulic systems, high pressure air/nitrogen/oxygen systems, alcohol anti-ice systems, refrigerated air systems, and ground support equipment.
- Perform functional tests simulating ground and flight conditions on aircraft mechanical systems.
- Troubleshoot, modify, and repair mechanical aircraft systems and airframes.
- Read and interpret engineering documents and system schematics.
- Operate ground support equipment to simulate ground and flight conditions.
- Adjust electrical switches per applicable systems.
- Achieve technical qualifications to acquire product verification certification.
Essential Skills- 5 years of experience in aircraft structures modification.
- Thorough knowledge of mechanical aircraft systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documents.
- Ability to operate ground support equipment.
- Knowledge of safety and operating procedures for power-on aircraft.
- Working knowledge of electrical aircraft systems.
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot, modify, and repair mechanical aircraft systems and airframes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Experience in aircraft final assembly and system installation.
Why Work Here?Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in aircraft maintenance and innovation. Benefit from a collaborative work environment where your skills and experience are valued. Enjoy competitive pay rates based on your experience, and work in a facility that supports professional growth and development.
Work Environment
You will be working at a facility in Wichita, KS, specifically in the Flight Test Center. The environment is non-climate controlled with customers frequently walking the floor. Shifts available include 1st (Mon-Fri; 6:30am-3pm), 2nd (Mon-Thur; 1pm-11:30pm), and weekend (Fri-Sun; 6:30am-6:30pm). Candidates must be open to all shifts.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, Kansas.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $44.00/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 Wichita,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.
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