A&p Mechanic Lead "Line Maintenance "

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : A&P Mechanic Lead - Line Maintenance

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 is a working Lead position.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy maintenance, modifications, and overhauls on aircraft systems and structures.
• Use technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics to guide repairs.
• Document all work performed in accordance with regulatory and company procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins.
• Conduct pre-flight, post-flight, and turnaround inspections.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during aircraft operations.
• Replace components and perform minor repairs to ensure aircraft readiness.
• Coordinate with flight crews and dispatch for real-time updates.
• Respond to urgent aircraft issues that prevent flight operations.
• Travel to remote locations as needed to perform repairs.
• Work independently under time-sensitive conditions.
• Communicate with operations and maintenance control to expedite solutions.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

This position offers a long-term opportunity with competitive pay. The role provides a dynamic and fast-paced environment where urgency in getting aircraft back in service is a priority. You will be part of a team that values expertise and continuous learning.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily in a hangar with a day shift schedule from Monday to Friday. There may be an addition of second and third shifts, so flexibility in shift availability is preferred. The role requires working in various conditions, including at heights and in confined spaces, with the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Candidates must have their own tools, which need to be in a box but do not have to be shadowed and etched.

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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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.