Job Title: A&P Mechanic - Line Maintenance
Location: Birmingham, AL
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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.
Location: Birmingham, AL
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.
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.
