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Job Title: Aircraft Technician

Job Description

As an Aircraft Technician, you will be responsible for performing maintenance and repair on a variety of corporate aircraft in compliance with specific manufacturer and FAA guidelines and regulations. You will troubleshoot aircraft malfunctions on basic aircraft systems, ensuring the aircraft is returned to service in an airworthy condition.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with the crew leader regarding job progression.

• Expedite troubleshooting and obtain technical information from the crew leader as needed.

• Complete sign-out forms when taking parts from stock.

• Prepare documentation, repair and maintenance records, and other required paperwork as per regulations.

• Return tools and equipment to their designated storage locations.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area to present a professional image.

• Perform specific assigned shop duties.

• Complete and sign off aircraft prep forms as authorized.

• Maintain work schedules of aircraft to meet customers' flight schedules.

• Assure timely and efficient completion of work.

• Complete discrepancy items for work not yet complete.

• Maintain a file of information required for effective work on the aircraft.

• Prepare kit installations.

• Secure aircraft with cowlings and ensure that aircraft doors are locked at the end of the shift.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of aircraft apprentice experience on corporate aircraft.

• Must have own tools.

• Must possess an airframe license and ability to obtain a P license within 6 months.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in corporate aircraft maintenance.

• Knowledge in scheduled maintenance and ground support equipment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a hangar environment with operating hours from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, offering overtime opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/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 Fort Lauderdale,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

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.