A&P Mechanic (Lead)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: A&P Mechanic Lead

Pay Range: $35 – $45/hour

Location: Birmingham, AL

Shift: M-F | 1st Shift

Job Description

The A&P Mechanic Lead is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations and company standards. This role includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in hangar environments, real-time line maintenance, and rapid-response AOG support. This will be a working Lead position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform heavy maintenance, modifications, and overhauls on commercial aircraft systems and structures

• Use technical manuals, schematics, and engineering data to complete accurate repairs

• Document all work in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures

• Conduct pre-flight, post-flight, and turnaround inspections

• Occasionally respond to urgent aircraft-on-ground (AOG) events

Qualifications

• Required: FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification

• Required: 3+ years of aircraft maintenance experience (commercial aircraft preferred)

• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and aircraft systems

• Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings

• Proficient with hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and test instruments

• Flexible for travel, shifts, nights, and weekends as needed

Why Work Here?

This position offers a long-term opportunity with competitive pay. The role prefers candidates with commercial aircraft experience, line maintenance , and/or AOG experience but will consider candidates with hangar, MRO, and C&D check maintenance with proven work history. The company values urgency in getting aircraft back in service and provides an environment where you can thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Work Environment

The work is primarily conducted in a hangar environment, currently on a day shift from Monday to Friday. However, there might be additional shifts in the future. Flexibility in shift preference is appreciated, though candidates with specific shift requirements will still be considered.

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.

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 Nov 15, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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.