Job Information
Aerotek Aviation Maintenance Technician in Wichita, Kansas
Job responsibilities:
Perform final assembly, install, and modify first aircraft components, systems, and sub-assemblies, for example, landing gear, engines, flight control surfaces, experimental equipment, and tire build-up
Perform minor fabrication and modification of production aircraft parts in accordance with developmental and/or engineering specifications
Fabricate and modify production or experimental aircraft parts in accordance with developmental and/or experimental engineering specifications
Perform maintenance on experimental aircraft in accordance with applicable technical data
Perform inspection, adjust, repair, and/or replace components to correct any malfunction or deficiency with and without power applied to aircraft
Prepare equipment and aircraft article for functional testing
Assist engineering and vendors with troubleshooting functional tests results and repair, modify, replace, and/or route back to vendor depending upon component
Assist engineering with revising functional test procedures as required
Set-up fixtures to perform static tests, fatigue tests, pressure tests, bird strikes, and assemble aircraft sections
Prepare aircraft components and systems and perform nondestructive/destructive testing, for example, cycle tests and ultimate load test
Assist with aircraft set-up in accordance with various flight test configurations to assess in-flight handling characteristics of experimental aircraft
Perform minor troubleshooting and/or minor repair of aircraft components and systems
May perform aircraft testing at offsite locations in support of other divisions and customers
Inspect, maintain, and/or repair ground support equipment as required
Perform basic aircraft handling activities, for example, towing, jacking, and assist with fueling in accordance with Flight Test Directives and OIM
Assist other employees in the performance of their duties within area(s) of qualification Actively participate in process improvement initiatives as directed or assigned
Maintain company tools, equipment and work areas to department and company standards
Contract-to-direct hire
Must be open to 1st and 2nd shifts
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $48.00/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 Wichita,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 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.