Field Service Mechanic

Field Service Mechanic

Provide technical support for aircraft pilot seats by repairing and maintaining them. This role involves removing and replacing various mechanical, electrical, and upholstery components using hand and occasionally power tools. Follow computerized component maintenance manuals and occasionally travel to aircraft factories for installations, removals, or troubleshooting. Engage with customers and collaborate with the home office engineering and technical support staff to address and resolve issues efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Repair aircraft pilot seats by removing and replacing mechanical, electrical, and upholstery components.
• Utilize hand and power tools as needed for repairs.
• Follow computerized component maintenance manuals for accurate repairs.
• Travel to aircraft factories when necessary for installations, removals, or troubleshooting.
• Interface with customers and home office staff via phone and email to resolve issues.
• Document work and track tasks using SAP and Excel.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in using hand tools for repair or assembly of mechanical components.
• Ability to read blueprints and instructions in English.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Ability to learn new processes and procedures, including documentation and computer use.
• Must be a US Person per client's customer requirement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with aircraft interior component repair, including seating.
• Experience with technical drawings and Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM).

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the security of no layoffs or reductions with guaranteed full weeks of work. Benefit from excellent perks, including a company-paid 401K plan and day shift hours. Join a stable, smartly run company where you can build long-term wealth and retire comfortably. Work with a small, dedicated team with minimal corporate interference.

Work Environment:

This role is based at the main facility in Kent, featuring a large workspace with a loading dock, open area for seat storage, parts inventory, and multiple workstations. Occasionally, work may be required on-site at aircraft factories, accessible via a company van. The workload varies, with flexible hours from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm or 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, and rare on-call weekends. Training and mentorship are provided, with a stable 40-hour workweek.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, WA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Kent, WA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 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 meet 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.