Team Leader Aircraft Modification Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Pay: $48/hr-$57/hr (Per diem splits for those who qualify, lots of OT available)

Shift: Must be open to 1st shift and 3rd shift

Type of Position: 6 month contract to hire

Tools Required, etched and shadowed

Job Description

Join a highly skilled team performing military ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) modifications on a variety of aircraft, including C-12 and Bombardier Global platforms. In this role, you repair, replace, and maintain key aircraft components, ensuring mechanical and functional integrity through thorough inspections, testing, and corrective actions. You support complex modification projects and heavy maintenance activities that keep specialized aircraft mission-ready.

Responsibilities

• Perform military ISR modifications on multiple aircraft types, including C-12 and Bombardier Global, following established procedures and technical documentation.
• Carry out repairs, replacements, and scheduled maintenance on key aircraft components, airframes, and engines to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot mechanical and functional components of aircraft systems, identifying defective or faulty parts and performing appropriate corrective actions.
• Execute heavy maintenance tasks and aircraft modification work, including installation, adjustment, and verification of new systems and components.
• Fabricate and install wire harnesses and terminations, including COAX, circular military connectors (CIR-MIL), RJ-45 network connectors, D-SUB connectors, and other avionics-related terminations.
• Work with avionics systems and aircraft modification projects, ensuring proper integration, routing, and securing of wiring and harnesses.
• Interpret and use technical drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and manuals to plan and complete maintenance and modification tasks accurately.
• Follow work orders and project plans, completing assigned tasks within specified timelines in a fast-paced hangar and repair station environment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed in accordance with repair station and regulatory requirements.
• Travel up to 25% of the time as needed to support aircraft maintenance and modification activities at various locations.
• Operate company vehicles as needed while maintaining a clean driving record and following all safety and regulatory guidelines

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience repairing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting aircraft airframes and engines.
• Active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Hands-on experience with heavy aircraft maintenance and modification work.
• Proficiency in wire harness fabrication and aircraft wiring practices.
• Experience with aircraft modification projects, including mechanical and avionics-related work.
• Ability to terminate and work with COAX, circular military (CIR-MIL) connectors, RJ-45 network connectors, D-SUB connectors, and other avionics connectors.
• Ability to interpret and understand technical drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and manuals.
• Preferred experience working in an FAA 145 repair station environment.
• Previous exposure to fast-paced, project-driven maintenance and modification settings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Clean driving record suitable for operating company vehicles when required.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers long-term stability and the potential to transition to a direct role with a comprehensive benefits package. The organization focuses on sustained, multi-year programs, providing consistent work and professional growth opportunities as new aircraft and projects come online. You join a team that values technical excellence, supports career progression, and offers a clear path to long-term engagement in specialized aviation modification and maintenance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hagerstown, MD.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $60.00/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 Hagerstown,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.