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Job Title: Systems Mechanic

Job Description

The Systems Mechanic is responsible for maintenance and modification tasks related to C-Checks and VIP Modification of 787-9 aircraft. The role involves completing maintenance and performing remove/replace/repair activities of all aircraft systems except Avionics and Interiors, which are managed by dedicated teams. Additionally, there is a military VIP large jet due for C-check. The position involves working on multiple large and complex VIP modifications of 787 aircraft, which includes tasks such as removing the entire passenger configuration, moving business class seats, installing large conference room/seating/bedroom modules, rewiring for new systems, and performing C-checks when required.

Responsibilities

• Repair, modify, replace, or perform routine aircraft maintenance work in specialized areas of aircraft.

• Develop repair schemes utilizing SRM or Engineering data.

• Complete on-the-job-training (OJT) forms and required readings.

• Read and interpret manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, drawings, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repair, replacement, or modification.

• Conduct operational tests.

• Remove and install flight control surfaces and components.

• Perform weight and balance calculations including flight control surfaces.

• Perform rigging and operational tests of all flight control surfaces including autopilot.

• Troubleshoot flight control systems.

• Utilize OEM and Engineering drawings to modify structures and flight controls.

• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures.

Essential Skills

• Aircraft maintenance

• Flight controls

• A&P certification

• Aircraft systems

• Rigging

• Repair

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience on a variety of systems

• 787 experience highly preferred

• Local to area or region highly preferred (to facilitate long-term employment)

• Military experience acceptable

• A&P certification preferred

Why Work Here?

Enjoy competitive pay in an area with a low cost of living. The work environment includes recently renovated hangars and offices, providing a modern and efficient workspace.

Work Environment

Work in recently renovated hangars and offices at MWH. The facility is owned and operated by our client's customer who engineers the modifications, while the large hangar space with two aircraft, storerooms, and inventory is managed by our client. The shift is from 0600 to 1430, with extended hours until 1630 on most days except Friday when we close at 1430. Work is usually available on Saturdays and Sundays. Expect to work 50 hours per week or more.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Moses Lake, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Moses Lake,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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.