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Job Title: A&P Mechanic Pay Range: $35 – $45/hour (based on experience) Location: Birmingham, AL Type: Contract-to-Hire | Long-Term Opportunity Job Description We are seeking experienced A&P Mechanics to join our team supporting commercial aircraft operations. This role offers a long-term career path, competitive pay, and growth opportunities in a dynamic maintenance environment. Work includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, line support, and rapid-response AOG operations.
Military candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Your rotary- or fixed-wing experience (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard) is highly valued, and A&P assistance programs may be available. Key Responsibilities Hangar Maintenance: • Perform heavy maintenance, modifications, and overhauls on commercial aircraft systems and structures • Use technical manuals, schematics, and engineering data to complete accurate repairs • Document all work in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures • Ensure compliance with Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins Line Maintenance: • Conduct pre-flight, post-flight, and turnaround inspections • Troubleshoot and repair systems during active operations • Perform component replacements and light repairs to keep aircraft in service • Coordinate with flight crews and dispatch for real-time updates AOG Support: • Respond to urgent aircraft-on-ground (AOG) events • Travel as needed to support remote maintenance and return aircraft to service quickly • Work independently under time-sensitive conditions while communicating with maintenance control Qualifications • Required: FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification • Required: 3+ years of aircraft maintenance experience (B737, A320, B747 or similar) • Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and aircraft systems • Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings • Proficient with hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and test instruments • Flexible for travel, shifts, nights, and weekends as needed Preferred Skills • Experience in MRO environments and C/D checks • Line maintenance and AOG response experience highly valued • Hazardous material handling familiarity • Ability to obtain airport SIDA badge Physical Requirements • Lift up to 25 lbs and perform overhead work • Work at heights and in confined spaces • Stand, kneel, and walk for extended periods Why Work Here?
• Competitive Pay: $35 – $45/hour, based on experience • Military-Friendly: Transition your aviation maintenance skills directly into civilian aircraft operations • Long-Term Stability: Contract-to-hire with career growth opportunities • Dynamic Environment: Exposure to hangar, line, and AOG maintenance operations • Flexible Schedule: 1st Sun-Wed 4-10's or Thurs-Sat 3-13's - open to night shift in the future Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mountain Brook, AL.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Mountain Brook,AL.
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