Job Description
**Job Title: A&P Mechanic**
**Job Description**
Join a well-established flight operation and maintenance facility located in the Bay Area as an A&P Mechanic. We specialize in the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of 63 general aviation aircraft, including piston-engine types such as Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Diamond, and Cirrus. We are seeking skilled mechanics, both entry-level and experienced, to support our ongoing maintenance operations.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform routine and preventative maintenance on general aviation aircraft.
+ Conduct thorough inspections in accordance with FAA regulations.
+ Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and avionics issues.
+ Complete accurate and timely maintenance records.
+ Collaborate with flight operations to ensure aircraft availability.
**Essential Skills**
+ A&P Certification (required).
+ General aviation maintenance experience (preferred).
+ Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
+ Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
+ Must have basic tools (company provides a monthly tool stipend).
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Inspection Authorization (IA) is highly preferred.
+ Experience with piston-engine aircraft such as Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Diamond, and Cirrus.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a fleet of 63 aircraft. Benefit from flexible start times to accommodate traffic, a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with matching, dental and health insurance, paid time off, professional development assistance, and more.
**Work Environment**
Work both indoors and outdoors in a hanger. The schedule includes two shifts from Monday to Friday: 8am - 4:30pm or 11:30am - 8pm, with flexible shifts to accommodate commute times.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palo Alto, California.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/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 Palo Alto,CA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Monday to Friday,
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