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Job Title: Aircraft Supervisor - Line Maintenance

Job Description

The Aircraft Supervisor is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and company standards. This role involves scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in hangar environments, real-time line maintenance, and rapid-response AOG support. This is a working lead position.

Responsibilities

+ Perform heavy maintenance, modifications, and overhauls on aircraft systems and structures using technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.

+ Document all work in accordance with regulatory and company procedures.

+ Ensure compliance with Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins.

+ Conduct pre-flight, post-flight, and turnaround inspections.

+ Troubleshoot and resolve issues during aircraft operations.

+ Replace components and perform minor repairs to ensure aircraft readiness.

+ Coordinate with flight crews and dispatch for real-time updates.

+ Respond to urgent aircraft issues that prevent flight operations and travel to remote locations as needed.

+ Work independently under time-sensitive conditions and communicate with operations and maintenance control to expedite solutions.

Essential Skills

+ Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification.

+ Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial aircraft maintenance (e.g., B737, A320, B747).

+ Strong understanding of FAA regulations and aircraft systems.

+ Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings.

+ Proficient in using hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and test instruments.

+ Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

+ Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and perform overhead work.

+ Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

+ Capable of standing, kneeling, and walking for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) environments.

+ Familiarity with hazardous material handling.

+ Ability to obtain airport SIDA badge (background check required).

+ Supervisor/Lead experience.

+ Experience with Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

+ Capability to read, interpret, and follow technical manuals.

+ Has of personal tools (tools must be in a box but don't need to be shadowed and etched).

Why Work Here?

This position offers a long-term opportunity with competitive pay. Employees benefit from per diem splits and a supportive environment focused on professional growth and development.

Work Environment

The work environment primarily consists of hangar settings. The current schedule is a day shift from Monday to Friday, with potential for additional shifts. Flexibility in shift work is preferred, but specific shift preferences can be accommodated.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.