Aircraft Mechanic
Located: Latrobe, PA
Pay: $45/hr and up (based on experience)
Direct Placement Opportunity Can start ASAP
Position Overview
Support maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and return-to-service activities on turbine-powered helicopters within an FAA Part 145 Repair Station. This hands-on role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and teamwork while maintaining a variety of rotary-wing aircraft.
Key Responsibilities
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in compliance with FAA regulations and company procedures.
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and test airframe, powerplant, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Remove, install, rig, adjust, and replace aircraft components and assemblies.
Complete modifications, phase inspections, and return-to-service documentation.
Interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical publications.
Perform functional checks, support disassembly/reassembly activities, and maintain a safe work environment.
Collaborate with maintenance, avionics, sheet metal, and quality teams to meet operational goals.
Required Qualifications
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience (5-10 years preferred).
Hands-on AW139 helicopter experience preferred.
Experience with turbine-powered aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.
Strong knowledge of FAA maintenance practices, preferably in a Part 145 environment.
Ability to read technical manuals, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
Strong troubleshooting, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and quality.
Preferred Qualifications
Military helicopter maintenance experience with an FAA A&P.
Part 145 Repair Station or corporate aviation experience.
Experience on helicopters such as AW109/AW119/AW139, Sikorsky, Bell, Eurocopter, UH-60, UH-72, and similar platforms.
Heavy maintenance, phase inspections, depot-level maintenance, and structural repair experience.
Why Join Us?
Join a stable, low-turnover organization committed to long-term career growth, professional development, and a strong culture of safety and quality. You'll gain experience across a diverse fleet of civilian helicopters while working alongside experienced aviation professionals. The position offers a first-shift schedule, overtime opportunities, competitive benefits, and clear paths for advancement.
Work Environment
Work in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station supporting a variety of turbine-powered rotary-wing aircraft from manufacturers including Sikorsky, Bell, Leonardo (AW), and Eurocopter. The environment involves hands-on maintenance, heavy inspections, and modification projects within a safety-focused, team-oriented hangar setting. Overtime and occasional travel or off-site maintenance support may be required based on operational needs. Professional appearance, organization, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards are expected at all times.
Interested or know anyone who may be a fit?
For more information, contact:
Cole Scopetto - (610) 249-2803
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.
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.
-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 Sep 24, 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):
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