Aircraft Mechanic

Job Title : Aircraft Mechanic - Rotary Wing

Location : Columbus, Mississippi

Type : Contract-to-Hire

Shift : 1st Shift (Mon-Thu), occasional overtime on Fri / Sat

Hours : Average 45-50 per week

About the Role

We're looking for skilled Aircraft Mechanics with rotary wing experience to join our team. This is a long-term contract opportunity with the potential to transition into a direct hire role. You'll work on LUH-72 and BK-117 aircraft , performing repairs, installations, and maintenance. Experience with LUH-72, EC-145, EC-135, AS350, or BK-117 is highly preferred.

What You'll Do

Perform mechanical work on assigned aircraft and components.

Fabricate, repair, and install aircraft parts.

Maintain and repair helicopters and support helicopter-specific programs.

Assemble, install, adjust, and align parts and components.

Interpret and work from blueprints, technical manuals, diagrams, and inspection reports.

Conduct functional checks and troubleshoot systems for proper operation.

Diagnose malfunctions in systems such as hydraulics, landing gear, rotor systems, power plants, and engine controls.

Identify failures and implement corrective actions to meet operational standards.

What We're Looking For

6+ years of aircraft maintenance experience

Rotary wing experience required

Ability to work from technical manuals and documentation

A&P license preferred but not required

Why Join Us?

State-of-the-art facility - no tools required

Long-term stability with competitive pay

Excellent work environment with low turnover

Work Environment

Hangar / OEM setting

Primary shift : Monday-Thursday

Occasional extended shifts or weekend work

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Meridian, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $70.00 / 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 Meridian,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.