A&P Aircraft Mechanic III

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced A&P Mechanic III for a 12-month contract opportunity in Hagerstown, Maryland. In this role, you will be responsible for the repair, replacement, inspection, and maintenance of key aircraft components.

The ideal candidate will have an active FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification and advanced hands-on experience repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting aircraft airframes and engines.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, replacements, inspections, and maintenance on aircraft and key aircraft components.
• Perform required checks of mechanical and functional aircraft components.
• Test, diagnose, and replace defective or faulty aircraft parts and components.
• Utilize a variety of tools and equipment to diagnose aircraft maintenance issues.
• Perform advanced aircraft airframe and engine repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and publications.
• Ensure repairs and maintenance comply with applicable national and international aviation standards.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized hangar or workshop.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of airframe maintenance, powerplant mechanics, and/or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) components.

Required Qualifications

• Active and current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification with no prior FAA violations.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• A higher-level degree may substitute for experience.
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
• Advanced skills in repairing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting aircraft airframes and engines.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work locations.
• Must have own tools in good working order.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to pass and maintain Class 3 physical requirements, including a hearing test.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA repair station and/or Quality Assurance experience.
• Ability to travel regularly and/or work different shifts, including overtime and weekends.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense industry, U.S. Department of Defense, or U.S. Military.

Physical Requirements

This position frequently requires:

• Walking, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs and steps.
• Repetitive hand, arm, and finger movements, including hand and finger dexterity.
• Visual abilities including close and distance vision, depth perception, and color differentiation.
• Hearing abilities, including the ability to distinguish different tones and volumes.
• Lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

This position may frequently involve:

• Exposure to outdoor elements, including high and low temperatures, sun, rain, and snow.
• Exposure to fumes and hazardous chemicals/materials.
• Exposure to loud noise.

Safety-Sensitive Position

This is a safety-sensitive aviation position. Responsibilities may include inspecting equipment, structures, or vehicles; handling or working around hazardous materials; performing aviation-related duties; and operating or working around heavy or potentially dangerous equipment and machinery.

Location: Hagerstown, MD
Job Type: 12-Month Contract
Pay: Based on experience

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Pay: Up to $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Have you completed the following level of education: High School Diploma?
• Do you currently hold an active FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification with no prior FAA violations?
• Do you have at least 5 years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience, or a combination of relevant education and experience that meets an equivalent level of qualification?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36