Aircraft Mechanic

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic
Job Description

Join our team as an Aircraft Mechanic, where you will perform heavy maintenance on ERJ 145's and CRJ 200's. Your role will involve maintaining and repairing a fleet of ERJ 135 and 145 aircraft, ensuring that all aircraft, aircraft engines, and components meet specifications. You will meticulously document maintenance procedures, detailing component damage, origin, and condition, while practicing safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes. Responsibilities also include performing daily scheduled and non-scheduled inspections, maintenance, repairs, and alterations of aircraft, as well as effectively troubleshooting defective aircraft systems and components. You will be responsible for line maintenance on all incoming and departing flights during your shift, with direct flights to Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy maintenance on ERJ 145's and CRJ 200's.
• Maintain and repair aircraft, engines, and components to meet specifications.
• Document maintenance procedures, including component damage and condition.
• Practice safety-conscious behaviors in operational processes.
• Conduct daily inspections, maintenance, repair, and alterations of aircraft.
• Troubleshoot defective aircraft systems and components effectively.
• Handle line maintenance for all incoming and departing flights during the shift.

Essential Skills

• A&P License
• At least 1 year of experience on CRJ or ERJ aircraft

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in heavy maintenance on CRJ or ERJ aircraft
• Commercial heavy maintenance or line maintenance experience on regional jets

Why Work Here?

Be a part of a growing company that is expanding its airline and charter operations. Recently approved to operate regional flights in WV, KY, MO, Illinois, and Iowa, we offer a small company feel with ample training and value on accountability. There are great opportunities for advancement, as evidenced by our second shift supervisor who began as a contractor.

Work Environment

The role primarily involves working outside performing line maintenance. The shift is Monday to Friday from 7:00 pm to 3:30 am, though it may change based on incoming flights.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burlington, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/hr.

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 Burlington,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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):
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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.