• Helicopter A&p Mechanic

    Aerotek (Fort Lauderdale, FL)


    Job Title: A&P Mechanic** **Job Description

     

    Join our team as an A&P Mechanic where you will install Bell, AA, and other aftermarket kits, and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Bell aircraft. Your expertise will be essential in conducting major and minor repairs and alterations to aircraft structures, including sheet metal and composite repairs and fabrications. You will also perform aircraft disassembly and reassembly, post maintenance flight test duties, and fabricate mounting provisions for avionics installations.

    Responsibilities

    + Install Bell, AA, and other aftermarket kits.

    + Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Bell aircraft.

    + Conduct major and minor repairs and alterations to aircraft structures.

    + Perform sheet metal and composite repairs and fabrications.

    + Handle aircraft disassembly and reassembly.

    + Conduct post maintenance flight test duties.

    + Fabricate mounting provisions for avionics installations.

    + Assist and train junior mechanics as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + A&P Mechanic License/Certification

    + Experience with helicopter and Bell helicopter maintenance

    + Aircraft maintenance and repair skills

    + Proficiency in powerplant mechanic and troubleshooting

    + Experience in line maintenance and inspection

    + Heavy maintenance and aviation expertise

    + Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

    + Ability to read and understand installation instructions, maintenance manuals, and blueprints

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Two or more years of commercial helicopter maintenance experience on Bell helicopters, preferably in FAA 145 Repair Station.

    + Ability to install kits on new aircraft, including air conditioners, sliding doors, rescue hoists, FAST rope systems, etc.

    + Ability to perform maintenance on airframe and engine, including removal and replacement of engine and major airframe components.

    + Ability to troubleshoot and solve routine problems.

    + Ability to work under limited supervision.

    + Training records for types of Bell helicopters worked on.

    + Ability to measure, drill, and modify aircraft structures without causing damage.

    + Formal factory Bell helicopter experience with OJT or formal factory training of 40 hours or greater with airframes 505-429-407.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This is a fantastic opportunity with the potential for a permanent position, making you eligible for medical benefits. Working here offers a supportive team environment where quality and timely completion of aircraft is a shared goal.

    Work Environment

    You will work Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with available overtime. The job requires the ability to sit, stand, crawl, climb ladders, and work in tight spaces as needed. You'll need to stand for the duration of the shift and be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Additionally, you must purchase or own tools required for the job.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

    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 Fort Lauderdale,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

    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.