Hydraulics Technician

Aerotek; Spokane (WA); Presencial; USD 82.000 - 93.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly pay

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Descripción de la vacante

Aerotek is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic specializing in Hydraulics for maintenance, inspection and repair of large military aircraft near Spokane, WA. The role involves adherence to technical orders and documentation, with day shift scheduling on-site.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in military heavy aircraft maintenance, hydraulics and pneumatics expertise, and the ability to obtain base access and CAC. Secret clearance or eligibility is preferred.

Formación

• Three years of aircraft maintenance experience on military heavy aircraft (KC-135 preferred).
• Experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, flight controls, landing gear, brake systems, servicing, troubleshooting, repair and operational checks.
• Proficiency with technical orders, maintenance manuals, system schematics and aircraft maintenance documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, repair and documentation of hydraulic, pneumatic, flight control, landing gear, brake and related aircraft systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, replace, service, bleed, rig and operationally check hydraulic and pneudraulic components and systems.
• Support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, pre-flight, thru-flight, post-flight and inspection-related tasks.
• Interpret and apply technical orders, maintenance manuals, drawings, schematics, work instructions and other approved technical data.
• Utilize aircraft maintenance tools, test equipment, pressure servicing equipment, torque wrenches, measuring devices and other approved equipment.
• Document maintenance actions in approved aircraft forms, records, logs and Government maintenance systems.
• Support aircraft launch, recovery, servicing and general flightline maintenance tasks.
• Provide technical guidance or on-the-job training to less experienced mechanics.

Conocimientos

Aircraft maintenance

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Flight controls

Landing gear

Brake systems

Servicing

Troubleshooting

Operational checks

Technical orders

Maintenance manuals

System schematics

Maintenance documentation

Driver's license

Citizenship

Security clearance

Base access / CAC

Aircraft types exposure

Secret clearance (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Hydraulics Technician

Job Description

We are seeking an Aircraft Mechanic specializing in Hydraulics for maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of large military aircraft. This role involves modification and documentation in support of organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance requirements at a facility near Spokane, WA.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and documentation of hydraulic, pneumatic, flight control, landing gear, brake, and related aircraft systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, replace, service, bleed, rig, and operationally check hydraulic and pneudraulic components and systems.
• Support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, pre-flight, thru-flight, post-flight, and inspection-related tasks.
• Interpret and apply technical orders, maintenance manuals, drawings, schematics, work instructions, and other approved technical data.
• Utilize aircraft maintenance tools, test equipment, pressure servicing equipment, torque wrenches, measuring devices, and other approved equipment.
• Document maintenance actions in approved aircraft forms, records, logs, and Government maintenance systems.
• Support aircraft launch, recovery, servicing, and general flightline maintenance tasks.
• Provide technical guidance or on-the-job training to less experienced mechanics.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of three years of aircraft maintenance experience on military heavy aircraft; KC-135 preferred.
• Experience in aircraft hydraulics, pneumatics, flight controls, landing gear, brake systems, servicing, troubleshooting, repair, and operational checks.
• Proficiency in using aircraft technical orders, maintenance manuals, system schematics, and aircraft maintenance documentation.
• Possession of a valid state drivers license as required by job assignment.
• U.S. citizenship per end customer requirement.
• SECRET clearance or eligibility for an Interim clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain base access, Common Access Card, and required Government system access.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with aircraft such as KC-135, C-17, C-5, or C-130
• Active Secret Clearance.

This is a Direct Hire opportunity with a government contractor, offering stability and growth in your career.

The position is located near Spokane, WA, operating on a day shift schedule from Monday through Friday. Tools are provided, and the possibility of overtime exists but is not guaranteed.

This is a Permanent position based out of Spokane, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $82000.00 - $93000.00/yr.

• Aircraft Mechanic II base wage: $39.58/hr
• SCA Health & Welfare: $5.09/hr for up to 40 hours per week
• Total compensation value: $44.67/hr = $39.58 base wage + $5.09 H&W
• How H&W is used: The $5.09/hr can be applied toward both the employer and employee cost of elected eligible benefits
• If benefits cost less than the available H&W: The remaining balance is paid to the employee through payroll as taxable compensation
• If the employee waives eligible benefits: The employee can receive the full $5.09/hr H&W through payroll
• If elected benefits cost more than the available H&W: The employee is responsible for the excess cost
• Medical option: Preferred Plan with a $3,500 deductible, plus available voluntary/add-on benefits
• Tuition assistance: Available with manager approval

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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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