Job Title: A&P Mechanic - Kingair experience required.
This is a short-term contract expected to last 2 months - great income option for the summer.
Job Description
This role focuses on line and phase maintenance of King Air aircraft operating from a home hangar and MRO facility in Belgrade, Montana. You will use WinAir maintenance tracking software, follow repair manuals, blueprints, work orders, and engineering drawings, and perform maintenance and repairs on engines, propellers, and other aircraft systems and components to keep the fleet safe, reliable, and flying.
Responsibilities
Perform line maintenance on King Air aircraft to ensure the fleet remains airworthy and available for operations.
Carry out phase maintenance, including Phases 1-4, typically due every 200 flight hours, in accordance with approved procedures and documentation.
Use WinAir maintenance tracking software to review scheduled tasks, document work performed, and maintain accurate maintenance records.
Consult repair manuals, blueprints, work orders, and engineering drawings to determine appropriate repair methods and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Select proper tools, equipment, and materials needed to perform repairs and maintenance on engines, propellers, and other aircraft systems and components.
Troubleshoot aircraft squawks and discrepancies, identify root causes, and perform corrective actions to resolve issues efficiently.
Conduct heavy maintenance tasks as required in hangars and shop areas, including C checks and other detailed inspections.
Perform maintenance and repairs on turboprop aircraft, including King Air models and potentially similar platforms such as Dash-8 and ATR-72, as applicable to the operation.
Complete maintenance checklists thoroughly and accurately, ensuring all work is documented and signed off in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Adhere to safety-sensitive work practices, following all safety protocols and procedures while working on the line, in hangars, and in shop areas.
Use personal tool sets, including basic hand tools, in a professional and organized manner, maintaining shadowed tool control to support safety and accountability.
Collaborate with other maintenance personnel to coordinate work, share technical information, and support efficient aircraft turnaround times.
Work in both indoor hangar environments and outdoor line areas, adapting to varying conditions while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
Essential Skills
Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
Minimum of 2+ years of recent aircraft maintenance experience on King Air aircraft.
Demonstrated experience in line maintenance and phase maintenance on turboprop aircraft.
Proficiency in troubleshooting aircraft systems and resolving mechanical and electrical squawks.
Experience performing heavy maintenance, including detailed inspections such as C checks.
Ability to read and interpret repair manuals, blueprints, work orders, and engineering drawings.
Familiarity with MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) operations and procedures.
Valid driver's license.
Eligibility for safety-sensitive hire, meeting applicable safety and compliance standards.
Ownership of basic hand tools, including wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets and extensions, flashlight, and pliers, maintained in a shadowed tool setup.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience using WinAir or similar maintenance tracking software to manage tasks and records.
Hands-on maintenance experience with turboprop platforms such as Dash-8 and ATR-72.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to following maintenance checklists and documentation requirements.
Ability to work extended hours and multiple consecutive days while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Effective communication skills for coordinating with maintenance teams and flight operations personnel.
Adaptability to work across line maintenance, heavy maintenance hangars, and shop environments.
Why Work Here?
You will enjoy a competitive short-term compensation package while spending the summer in Montana, with the added potential to transition into a permanent role if mutually desired. A future permanent opportunity may offer rotational work options, providing flexibility without requiring relocation. This environment values skilled technicians, offers exposure to diverse turboprop operations, and provides the chance to grow your career in a dynamic maintenance setting.
Work Environment
The role operates in a high-activity maintenance environment supporting King Air aircraft at a home hangar and MRO facility in Belgrade, Montana. You will work six days per week, Monday through Saturday, typically 10-12 hours per day. Day shifts run approximately from 0700 to 1730 with a 30-minute lunch break, and an alternative shift runs from about 1530 to 0200. Work is performed both outside on the line and inside heavy maintenance hangars and shop areas, with occasional outdoor tasks between hangars. You will regularly use WinAir maintenance tracking software, standard aircraft maintenance tooling, and shadowed personal tools, while adhering to safety-sensitive practices in all areas.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Belgrade, MT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/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 Belgrade,MT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.
About Aerotek
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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