Job Title: A&P Mechanic
Job Description
This contract-to-hire, long-term opportunity in Birmingham, AL seeks experienced A&P Mechanics to support commercial aircraft operations in a dynamic maintenance environment. You will perform both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, provide line support, and respond to AOG events to keep aircraft safely and efficiently in service. Military aviation maintenance experience from rotary or fixed-wing platforms is highly valued, and this role offers a clear career path with room for growth.
Responsibilities
Perform heavy hangar maintenance, including modifications, overhauls, and structural repairs on commercial aircraft such as CRJ, ERJ, Embraer, and Airbus models (A300, A319, A320, A321).
Use technical manuals, schematics, and engineering data to accurately diagnose issues and complete repairs in accordance with approved procedures.
Document all maintenance activities thoroughly and accurately to comply with FAA regulations and internal company procedures.
Ensure aircraft compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins, and incorporate required changes and inspections.
Conduct pre-flight, post-flight, and turnaround inspections to verify airworthiness and readiness for scheduled operations.
Troubleshoot and repair aircraft systems during active operations, including resolving issues quickly to minimize downtime.
Perform component replacements and light repairs on the line to keep aircraft in service and support on-time departures.
Coordinate closely with flight crews, dispatch, and maintenance control to provide real-time updates on aircraft status and maintenance actions.
Support AOG (Aircraft on Ground) events by responding with urgency to return aircraft to service in a fast-paced environment.
Follow all safety procedures, maintenance standards, and quality requirements while working in hangar, line, and AOG settings.
Maintain and properly use personal tools and equipment, ensuring they are organized in a toolbox suitable for the hangar environment.
Essential Skills
Valid A&P License.
Minimum of 1+ years of aircraft maintenance experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical manuals, schematics, and related maintenance documentation.
Proven capability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency, particularly during AOG situations.
Experience performing hangar maintenance, line maintenance, or AOG support on any aircraft platform.
Strong troubleshooting skills for aircraft systems and components.
Ability to accurately document maintenance actions in compliance with FAA and company standards.
Ownership of personal tools suitable for aircraft maintenance work (tools must be stored in a box; shadowing and etching are not required).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Commercial aircraft maintenance experience, especially on CRJ, ERJ, Embraer, and Airbus (A300, A319, A320, A321) platforms, is preferred.
Experience with line maintenance and AOG operations is preferred but not required.
Experience in hangar, MRO, and C & D check heavy maintenance is highly valued.
Military aviation maintenance experience on rotary or fixed-wing aircraft (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard) is strongly encouraged and highly regarded.
Familiarity with C checks, D checks, and heavy maintenance programs on commercial aircraft is a plus.
Comfort working across hangar, line, and AOG environments with changing priorities and schedules.
Why Work Here?
You join a team that values long-term stability, professional growth, and the ability to transition military aviation skills into civilian operations. The environment offers a mix of hangar, line, and AOG work that keeps each day engaging and challenging, while competitive compensation structures and contract-to-hire pathways support your long-term career goals. You benefit from a culture that appreciates urgency, teamwork, and technical excellence, providing opportunities to expand your skills across multiple aircraft @types and maintenance disciplines.
Work Environment
This role is based in a commercial aircraft hangar environment in Birmingham, AL, with regular exposure to active maintenance operations, aircraft systems, and heavy equipment. You work primarily on day shift, with schedules that may include 4x10-hour shifts (7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday) and 3x13-hour shifts (7:00 a.m. 8:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday), subject to change based on operational needs. The work involves hangar maintenance, line support, and AOG response, requiring comfort in a fast-paced setting where returning aircraft to service quickly is critical. You use your own toolbox and tools, and you operate within established safety, quality, and FAA regulatory standards while working around commercial aircraft such as CRJ, ERJ, Embraer, and Airbus models.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.
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.
