Job Title: A&P Mechanic (Aviation Maintenance Technician - Rotary-Wing)
Job Description
This role provides hands-on maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and return-to-service support for a variety of helicopter platforms within an FAA Part 145 Repair Station. You will use your FAA A&P certification and strong technical expertise to ensure aircraft are maintained safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory and manufacturer requirements while working closely with a collaborative maintenance team.
Responsibilities
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on helicopters in accordance with FAA regulations and manufacturer maintenance manuals.
Conduct detailed inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and return-to-service activities on aircraft and aircraft systems.
Remove, install, rig, and adjust aircraft components and assemblies to ensure proper operation and safety.
Troubleshoot and repair airframe, powerplant, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, and mechanical systems on turbine-powered aircraft.
Perform aircraft modifications, upgrades, and component replacements as required by maintenance plans or customer requests.
Interpret and apply information from maintenance manuals, service bulletins, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical publications.
Accurately complete maintenance records, work orders, and return-to-service documentation in compliance with FAA and company requirements.
Perform operational and functional checks following maintenance actions to verify system performance and airworthiness.
Support aircraft disassembly, reassembly, preservation, and delivery activities for various helicopter platforms.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in the hangar and on the shop floor.
Collaborate with maintenance, avionics, sheet metal, and quality teams to resolve technical issues and meet operational schedules.
Assist other departments as needed in a team-oriented Part 145 environment.
Occasionally travel to perform off-site maintenance support when required.
Essential Skills
Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
At least 4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience; 5-10 years preferred.
Hands-on experience performing inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and return-to-service activities on turbine-powered aircraft.
Strong working knowledge of airframe, powerplant, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical publications.
Experience working in compliance with FAA regulations and maintenance documentation requirements within a repair or maintenance environment.
Proven troubleshooting skills with strong attention to detail and quality.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively in a team-oriented maintenance environment.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in all maintenance activities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Military helicopter maintenance experience combined with a current FAA A&P certificate is highly valued.
Experience in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station or corporate aircraft maintenance environment is preferred.
Experience in depot, phase, or heavy maintenance on rotary-wing aircraft.
Familiarity with turbine-powered helicopter models such as S-76, S-92, S-61, UH-1, UH-60, UH-72, HH-60, AW139, AW109, AW119, AW609, Bell 429, Bell 427, Bell 407, and similar platforms.
Experience working on various civilian helicopter models from manufacturers such as AW, Sikorsky, Bell, and Eurocopter.
Demonstrated ability to support disassembly, preservation, and reassembly of aircraft for delivery or storage.
Comfort using standard and specialized maintenance tools, equipment, and test devices in a hangar environment.
Why Work Here?
You will join a stable, low-turnover maintenance organization that offers strong internal benefits, clear paths for career advancement, and competitive compensation. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, safety, and quality, giving you the opportunity to broaden your skills while working on a diverse mix of civilian helicopter models from leading manufacturers. With a consistent first-shift schedule and overtime opportunities, you can enjoy a balanced work-life environment while continuing to grow professionally in a supportive, experienced team.
Work Environment
The role is based in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station hangar environment supporting a variety of rotary-wing aircraft. You will work hands-on around active aircraft alongside experienced maintenance, avionics, sheet metal, and quality professionals. The position follows a first-shift schedule with overtime available based on operational needs. Daily work involves using maintenance equipment, tooling, and test devices while performing both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks. The environment prioritizes safety, quality, teamwork, and regulatory compliance, with frequent collaboration across departments to meet operational and customer requirements. Technicians should be comfortable working in and around hangars, on and around aircraft, and adapting to the demands of a dynamic maintenance operation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Latrobe, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $104000.00/yr.
-Competitive hourly pay based on experience
-Full-time, long-term career opportunity
-Health insurance reimbursement
-Opportunities for training and professional development
-Exposure to a variety of civilian and military helicopter platforms
-Work in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station environment
-Collaborative team of maintenance, avionics, sheet metal, and quality professionals
-Opportunity to work alongside experienced aviation leaders and technicians
-Hands-on experience with Bell, Airbus, Leonardo, and Sikorsky aircraft platforms
-Growing company with opportunities for career advancement
-Stable, safety-focused work environment
-Exposure to aircraft modifications, heavy maintenance, inspections, and special projects
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Latrobe,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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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