• Aviation Support Equipment Technician

    Aerotek (Atlanta, GA)


    Job Title:** **Aviation Support Equipment Technician

    Job Description

    Join our team to work in a clean and controlled environment, assembling small drones (3 feet or smaller) for military and defense applications. This role requires standing throughout the day and using small hand tools to make and assemble parts and sub-assemblies. You will conduct quality checks on parts to ensure they are made properly, following checklists and procedures. Quality is crucial, and strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude are essential.

    Responsibilities

    + Assemble small drones for military and defense applications using small hand tools.

    + Stand throughout the workday while assembling parts and sub-assemblies.

    + Perform quality checks on parts to verify proper assembly.

    + Follow checklists and procedures to ensure quality standards are met.

    + Maintain strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with medical assembly and medical devices.

    + Proficiency in using hand tools and conducting quality control.

    + Familiarity with UAV, UAS, drones, and related technologies.

    + Experience with box builds, RC, and military MOS codes.

    + Knowledge of TS16949, ISO 9001, and AS 9100 quality certifications.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

    + Experience working with small parts, assemblies, and tight tolerances.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with avionics, optical payloads, weapons systems, and electrical systems.

    + Familiarity with tools such as calipers and micrometers.

    + Understanding of FOD and FAA RS regulations.

    + Experience in APU maintenance, hydraulic and pneumatic assembly.

    + Military experience and in RC hobby or medical device assembly.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Be a part of a top 5 company to work for, creating fascinating products. Enjoy working in a 1st shift schedule with free breakfast and lunch every day. Our permanent employees benefit from zero healthcare premiums and have access to an onsite gym. We offer great benefits for our permanent staff.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a climate-controlled, relaxed, and clean environment with individual work benches. The shift is from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch and two 15-minute breaks. Overtime is expected.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/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 Atlanta,GA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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.