Job Title: Aircraft Body Repairer
Job DescriptionJoin a dynamic team at the Richmond location, newly opened in 2020. We are seeking experienced Airframe mechanics to work on CRJ 200, 700, and 900 aircraft. You will engage in heavy maintenance, including C and D checks, and hangar maintenance, supporting 2-3 aircrafts on cycle. The role involves performing repetitive reliability checks, gear changes, and heavy maintenance, utilizing hand tools, power tools, and metalworking machinery.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance on CRJ 200, 700, and 900 aircraft, focusing on heavy maintenance tasks such as C and D checks.
- Conduct hangar maintenance supporting 2-3 aircrafts on cycle.
- Carry out repetitive reliability checks and gear changes.
- Repair sheet and extruded metal structural parts according to design specifications.
- Read design specifications or examine sample parts to determine fabrication procedures.
Essential Skills- Possession of an A license.
- Ability to provide basic hand tools.
- Valid drivers license.
- Eligibility to obtain an airport SIDA badge.
- 1+ years of aircraft maintenance or line maintenance experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Preferred experience on CRJ 200, 700, 900, or other regional jets.
Why Work Here?This role offers a short-term contract with potential for longer-term or direct opportunities. The position provides flexibility in experience requirements, making it an ideal opportunity for mechanics looking to gain further experience in aircraft maintenance.
Work Environment
The role is based at Richmond International Airport within a team of 12 mechanics plus management and supervisors. The shift pattern is from 9 PM to 9 AM, working 3 days on, 4 days off, followed by 4 days on, 3 days off, with work required every other Saturday. This flexible schedule provides a balanced work-life environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, Virginia.
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 16, 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.
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