Job Title: 8610- Program in Wichita, KS

Job Description

• We are seeking former Military Personnel who have a signed 8610-2 application from a FSDO to join our team as Aircraft Mechanics.
• This is a contract to direct hire opportunity where candidates will undergo a comprehensive onboarding process, including a 6-week A&P training crash course, culminating in testing for their A&P license.
• Classes begin June 2, 2025

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on various passenger aircraft.
• Conduct routine maintenance and airworthiness releases, ensuring aircraft are safe and properly documented.
• Service, inspect, and maintain aircraft, engines, and associated components to meet deadlines and performance goals.
• Troubleshoot systems, disassemble, repair, and reassemble sections and components according to approved technical data.
• Ensure all departing aircraft comply with FARs and manufacturer manuals.
• Tools may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Approved 8610-2 application signed by FSDO.
• Experience as Fixed Wing, Crew Chief, or Leadership roles in the military.
• Ability to operate equipment and read technical information.

Pay

• During the 6-week crash course - $30/hr + additional per diem
• After licensed, pay is increased based off years of experience.
  • $33-$41/hour
• Sign-On Bonus (Once you convert to direct employee):
  • Less than 5 years’ experience: $2500
  • Over 5 years’ experience: $5000

Duration

• 6 Week accelerated program in person at Wichita State University Technical College
• Once licensed: 2-year commit to company

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $41.00/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 Derby,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2025.

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.