Job Title: A&P Mechanic
Job Description
This role focuses on performing scheduled and heavy maintenance on King Air aircraft, including inspection, modification, and sheet metal work at a depot-level environment. You ensure aircraft safety and reliability by inspecting parts prior to installation, completing structural and systems work, and operating and maintaining all required ground support equipment. The position includes regular domestic travel to support maintenance missions and offers the opportunity to grow into a permanent role with a stable, high-retention team.
Responsibilities
Perform scheduled maintenance on King Air aircraft, ensuring all work meets regulatory and safety standards.
Inspect aircraft parts and components for damage, wear, and conformity prior to installation or modification.
Conduct heavy maintenance activities, including structural repairs and depot-level work on aircraft.
Fabricate, modify, and install sheet metal components on aircraft structures as required.
Carry out aircraft modifications in accordance with technical data, maintenance manuals, and engineering instructions.
Operate and maintain all required ground support equipment safely and efficiently.
Document all maintenance actions accurately in accordance with applicable procedures and guidelines.
Collaborate closely with the director of maintenance and fellow A&P mechanics to coordinate workload and ensure mission readiness.
Support domestic travel missions, typically 10-14 days on the road at a time, performing maintenance at various locations.
Adhere to established schedules while remaining flexible to adjust hours and travel based on mission needs.
Follow all safety protocols and best practices in a hangar and field environment, maintaining a clean and organized work area.
Participate in rotation for structural mechanic travel assignments, contributing fairly to shared travel responsibilities.
Essential Skills
Active A&P license or equivalent aircraft maintenance license, with A&P strongly preferred.
Approximately 3 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, including heavy maintenance and structural work.
Hands-on experience with King Air aircraft, PT6 engines, or equivalent turbine engine platforms.
Proficiency in sheet metal fabrication, modification, and installation on aircraft structures.
Experience performing depot-level maintenance and aircraft modifications.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active secret clearance, or current active secret clearance.
Valid U.S. passport and eligibility for domestic and OCONUS travel.
Willingness to travel approximately 10-25% of the time, including trips of 10-14 days on the road.
Ability to operate and maintain ground support equipment safely and effectively.
Strong attention to detail when inspecting aircraft parts for damage and compliance.
Capability to work first shift hours with occasional overtime and schedule flexibility as mission needs require.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Prior experience working in a hangar environment on King Air or similar aircraft.
Familiarity with PT6 engine maintenance or similar turbine engines.
Comfort working in small, highly collaborative teams with a director of maintenance and other A&P mechanics.
Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members during maintenance and travel assignments.
Adaptability to changing mission requirements, schedules, and travel demands.
Commitment to high-quality workmanship and adherence to established maintenance procedures.
Interest in transitioning into a long-term, permanent role with a stable organization.
Why Work Here?
You join a highly stable organization with a strong culture of taking care of its people, reflected in a 97% retention rate and a family-oriented, flexible environment. The team emphasizes work-life balance by limiting overtime when possible and offering schedule flexibility around mission needs. You can enjoy unique OCONUS travel experiences with additional earning potential, while benefiting from comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, and options for supplemental insurance such as Aflac or gap coverage. A 401(k) plan, accruing paid time off, and floating holiday time further support your long-term financial and personal well-being, making this a place where employees are valued and often choose to stay.
Work Environment
You work primarily in a hangar environment focused on King Air aircraft maintenance, with access to the necessary ground support equipment and tools to perform heavy and depot-level work. The typical schedule is first shift, generally between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with overtime only as required and efforts made to limit extra hours. The organization is willing to flex schedules to support mission requirements, providing a balance between operational needs and personal time. Travel is an integral part of the role, with assignments typically lasting 10-14 days on the road and totaling roughly 10-15% of the year, and may occasionally reach up to about 25% travel; structural mechanics rotate through these travel missions so each team member contributes their share. You work within a small, cohesive team that includes a director of maintenance and another A&P mechanic, fostering close collaboration and clear communication in a professional, safety-focused setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fayetteville, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $52.00/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 Fayetteville,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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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