Aircraft Mechanic

Company Description Air Transport Components (ATC) is a world-class maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility dedicated to supporting aircraft operators and maintenance organizations with high-quality component repairs and assemblies. ATC focuses on delivering reliable services at competitive prices with minimal lead times, helping customers keep their fleets operating safely and efficiently. The company is committed to a positive, collaborative working environment where team members can contribute to shared success. ATC encourages continuous learning, skill development, and career growth aligned with the evolving needs of the MRO industry.

Role Description: Air Transport Components (ATC) in Gilbert, AZ, is an FAA-approved 145 Repair Station seeking experienced aircraft mechanics. Applicants must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings as ATC maintains a drug-free workplace. Responsibilities include managing daily job tasks, meeting deadlines, ensuring maintenance documentation is accurate, and maintaining a clean work environment. Candidates should have at least 5 years of aircraft heavy maintenance structural repair experience, preferably in commercial or military aviation, and must possess strong mechanical and organizational skills.

Benefits include a matching 401(k), health insurance, and optional dental and vision coverage. The position is full-time, M-F scheduled between operating hours of 6:00 AM to 4:30pm. ATC offers a rotating work schedule of M-Th, 10-hour shifts, and M-F, 8-hour shifts on alternating weeks.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Safety Sensitive Position:

• Yes

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs regular maintenance on aircraft components.
• Ensures proper working condition of mechanical systems before submitting to Quality Control.
• Develops and maintains records of maintenance, repairs, inspections, and any reports related to parts or services.
• Consults maintenance manuals and specifications to identify correct operations and specifications for replacements or repairs.
• Installs new parts to replace or repair defective or recalled parts or to enhance the performance of the aircraft components; performs these tasks efficiently and to specifications.
• Ensures proper function of operating systems via a variety of tests and tools.
• Identifies and resolves mechanical problems based on visual inspections or reports from customers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of aircraft parts, systems, and mechanics.
• Thorough understanding of tools and testing methods used to ensure proper functioning of an aircraft and its parts, systems, and mechanics.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and adhere to manual instructions to resolve complex mechanical issues.
• Detail-oriented with mechanical inclination.
• Superior and careful workmanship.
• Ability to perform consistently under stressful conditions.
• Ability to perform basic inspections and repairs.
• Ability to learn new skills and methods of repairs.
• Sufficient oral and verbal communication skills, as needed, to discuss equipment malfunctions and complete reports.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an FAA-accredited technical school program with a minimum of 1,900 actual class hours preferred, not required.
• A&P mechanic certification by the FAA preferred, not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, lie, and kneel in awkward positions and spaces.
• Must be able to lift and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Manual dexterity and physical strength necessary to operate tools or make adjustments and repairs.
• Must have visual acuity to inspect equipment and identify defects.

Compensation and Benefits: 

The starting pay range for this position is $28.00 to $35.00 per hour. This position is eligible for both overtime and quarterly bonuses, in addition to a sign on bonus. ATC offers a wide range of benefits that include:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Ancillary benefits such as:
• Long and short-term disability
• Accident and hospitalization coverage
• 80 hours of accrued vacation time per year
• 40 hours of accrued sick time per year
• Employee referral program
• Educational assistance