Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Title: A&P Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled A&P Mechanic to primarily work on Bell rotorcraft and MD rotorcraft at our FAA Part 145 repair station and Bell customer service facility. You will be responsible for conducting minor airframe inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and performing scheduled maintenance and inspections. Your work will focus on Bell 206 series up to the 412 series airframes, with an emphasis on the 412.

Responsibilities

• Conduct minor airframe inspections and ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Remove and install major components, including structural repairs and component overhauls.

• Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Track and balance aircraft components for optimal performance.

• Remove and replace components as necessary to support aircraft operations.

• Overhaul avionics components to ensure functionality and safety.

• Travel to client sites for minimal day trips as required.

Essential Skills

• A&P license required.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working on rotary aircraft.

• Experience with Bell helicopters, specifically up to the 412 model.

• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations and safety standards.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience with EC 145, UH-72 Lakota, Airbus H145, or DC145.

Why Work Here?

Join a company with a family-oriented environment and a history of 40 years in the business. Our employees enjoy spending time together outside of work, fostering a strong sense of community. With a group of employees who have been with us for over 30 years, there are opportunities for advancement as we value and invest in our team members. Once direct, we offer comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with matching, dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, and vision insurance.

Work Environment

Work within a team that includes a DOM, Accountable Manager, shop supervisor, lead mechanic, and 6 mechanics. Our facility includes an overhaul shop and maintenance shop with about 15 mechanics in total. Operating in the southeastern US, our work hours are Monday-Friday from 8-5 PM, with the possibility of fieldwork and emergency duty roster sharing. Minimal travel required, mostly day trips to customer sites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salem, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/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 Roanoke,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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.