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Job Title: A&P Mechanic – Line Maintenance-If interested, text Caroline at 843/972/1883

Location: Birmingham, AL

Pay: $35-$45/hr



Job Description

The Line Maintenance A&P Mechanic performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on commercial aircraft in a fast-paced airport and hangar environment. This role focuses on troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, and returning aircraft to service while strictly adhering to FAA regulations, company procedures, and manufacturer maintenance manuals. Work is typically performed at the gate, on the ramp, or in line maintenance facilities between flight operations, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and minimizing aircraft downtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-flight, transit, overnight, and post-flight inspections on commercial aircraft.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft systems, including airframe structures, turbine engines and APUs, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical systems, flight controls, and landing gear and brake systems.
• Diagnose and correct aircraft discrepancies (“squawks”) reported by flight crews.
• Remove, install, test, and adjust aircraft components and assemblies to ensure proper operation.
• Perform routine servicing tasks such as fluid replenishment, tire changes, and lubrication.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance in accordance with FAA requirements and approved maintenance manuals.
• Complete accurate logbook entries, maintenance records, and return-to-service documentation.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Control, Operations, and Flight Crews to communicate aircraft status and maintenance progress.
• Follow all safety guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company maintenance procedures at all times.
• Respond to Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations to quickly identify issues and return aircraft to service with minimal delay.
• Support line maintenance activities on the ramp, at the gate, and in hangar facilities as required.
• Apply technical manuals by reading, interpreting, and following procedures to perform maintenance correctly.
• Use personal tools and equipment responsibly and maintain them in proper working order.
• Contribute to a culture of urgency and reliability to ensure aircraft are returned to service safely and efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Minimum of 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, with a preference for 10+ years.
• Demonstrated line maintenance experience on commercial or other aircraft platforms.
• Experience responding to AOG situations and working in a high-urgency environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair airframe, powerplant, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, flight control, and landing gear systems.
• Capability to perform inspections and scheduled maintenance in accordance with FAA regulations and maintenance manuals.
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and following technical manuals and maintenance documentation.
• Experience with commercial aircraft line maintenance, including Boeing and Airbus models such as B717, B737, B747, B767, A319, A320, A321, and A300.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent operational demands.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with Maintenance Control, Operations, and Flight Crews.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Supervisor or lead experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Aircraft heavy maintenance experience, including hangar, MRO, and C & D check maintenance, considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Broad commercial aircraft experience preferred, but experience on other platforms will be considered.
• Experience with aircraft modification work on commercial and Airbus/Boeing fleets.
• Ownership of a complete set of personal tools suitable for aircraft maintenance; tools must be stored in a box, but shadowing and etching are not required.
• Flexibility to work different shifts as operational needs evolve, including potential second and third shifts.

Why Work Here?

This is a long-term opportunity in a dynamic aviation environment where you can work on a variety of commercial aircraft and develop your expertise in both line and AOG maintenance. You will join a team that values safety, quality, and urgency in returning aircraft to service, while offering competitive compensation structures, including per diem splits, and the potential for stable, ongoing work. The culture emphasizes professional growth, flexibility, and collaboration across maintenance and flight operations.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in hangar facilities and on the airport ramp and gate areas, supporting active flight operations. The current schedule is a day shift, Monday through Friday, with the possibility of adding second and third shifts in the future, so flexibility on shift assignments is preferred, though candidates with specific shift needs can still be considered. The environment is fast-paced and operationally focused, with frequent AOG situations requiring quick response and efficient troubleshooting. You will use your own tools, kept in a tool box, while working around commercial aircraft from major manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus, in compliance with FAA regulations and company maintenance procedures.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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 meet 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 in solving 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.