• Aircraft Body Repairer (Airframe Licensed)

    Aerotek (Richmond, VA)


    AEROTEK AVIATION IS ACTIVELY HIRING AIRCRAFT BODY REPAIRERS FOR SHORT-TERM POSITIONS BASED IN RICHMOND, VA. COME APPLY TODAY!

    Job Description

    We are seeking skilled Aircraft Body Repairers to join our team and work on CRJ 200, 700, and 900 aircraft models. The role involves heavy maintenance, including C and D checks, as well as hangar maintenance supporting multiple aircraft cycles. Repairs will be conducted on sheet and extruded metal structural parts according to design specifications, using a variety of tools and machinery.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform heavy maintenance (C and D checks) on CRJ 200, 700, and 900 aircraft.

    + Support hangar maintenance for 2-3 aircraft on cycle.

    + Conduct repetitive reliability checks, gear changes, and heavy maintenance on aircraft from various operators.

    + Repair sheet and extruded metal structural parts using hand tools, power tools, and metalworking machinery.

    + Read design specifications or examine sample parts to determine fabrication procedures.

    Essential Skills

    + A license in aircraft maintenance.

    + Ability to provide basic hand tools.

    + Valid driver's license.

    + Ability to obtain an airport SIDA badge.

    + 1+ years of aircraft maintenance or line maintenance experience.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Preferred experience with CRJ 200, 700, 900, or other regional jets.

    + Very flexible on experience.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This position offers a short-term contract with the potential for longer or direct opportunities. The flexibility on experience allows for a diverse range of applicants, and the company is open to hiring directly for some positions. Enjoy a supportive work environment with potential career growth.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Located at Richmond International Airport, the team consists of 12 mechanics plus management and supervisors. The shift schedule is from 9 PM to 9 AM, with a rotation of 3 days on, 4 days off, and 4 days on, 3 days off, requiring work every other Saturday. The role is a short-term contract, with flexibility in experience and openness to contractors.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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 Richmond,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 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.