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Job Title: Aircraft Seat Mechanic

Job Description

Provide technical support for aircraft pilot seats by performing repairs and replacements of mechanical, electrical, and upholstery components. This involves using hand and occasionally power tools, following computerized component maintenance manuals, and occasionally traveling to aircraft factories in North Charleston for installations, removals, or troubleshooting. You will also interact with customers and home office engineering staff via phone and email to resolve issues and complete repairs.

Responsibilities

+ Repair aircraft pilot seats by removing and replacing various components.

+ Use hand and power tools to perform maintenance as per manuals.

+ Travel to aircraft factories for installations, removals, or troubleshooting as needed.

+ Interface with customers and engineering staff to fix problems and complete repairs.

+ Perform documentation, paperwork, and basic SAP usage, tracking work in Excel.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with hand tools for repair or assembly of mechanical components.

+ Ability to read blueprints and instructions.

+ Demonstrated ability to learn new processes and procedures, including documentation and computer use.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy job security with no danger of layoffs and full weeks of work, regardless of seat volume. Benefit from excellent company-paid 401K, ranging from 3-10% based on yearly performance. Work during the day shift with provided training in a stable and smartly run company based in the UK. The small team environment ensures minimal corporate interference, offering a great long-term opportunity for retirement and wealth-building.

Work Environment

Work as part of a small, close-knit team of two Service Technicians providing in-house and on-site technical support for sophisticated pilot seats for commercial aircraft. The main facility is in North Charleston with large space for seat storage, parts inventory, and work areas. Occasionally, work on-site at the North Charleston Boeing factory, using a company van. The schedule is typically 6:30 am - 2:30 pm, with some flexibility and rare on-call weekends. Training and mentorship are provided by a senior technician.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charleston, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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.