Overhaul Mechanic

Aerotek; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 106,020,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Overhaul Mechanic to support heavy maintenance of commercial aircraft in a busy MRO facility. The role emphasizes testing, troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, reassembly, and documentation of components to ensure airworthiness and compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has strong electro-mechanical repair skills, reads schematics, and can work from diagrams using various hand and power tools. The position is based in Everett, WA within a component shop.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of electro-mechanical assembly or repair experience using hand and power tools and schematics.
• Minimum of 4 years of mechanical repair experience on complex devices or equipment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting diagrams, schematics, and blueprints for mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to select and use appropriate tools, including sockets, hand and power tools, measurement tools and hand wrenches.
• Hands-on experience assembling or repairing mechanical equipment using diagrams and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, reassemble, and test mechanical equipment and related systems.
• Work from diagrams and tool lists to select and use hand and power tools.
• Interpret blueprints and technical docs to ensure accurate repair and assembly.
• Inspect mechanical units for wear, damage or malfunctions and determine corrective actions.
• Document maintenance activities thoroughly and accurately per regulatory quality requirements.
• Conduct functional tests on repaired components to verify operation and performance.
• Certify repaired units as airworthy per FAA/DOT safety requirements.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Mechanical repair

Reading schematics

Tool selection

Hand tools

Education

Airframe license

Tools

Power tools

Measurement tools

Schematic reading

Job description

Job Title: Overhaul Mechanic

Job Description

The Overhaul Mechanic supports heavy maintenance of commercial aircraft by repairing and certifying critical mechanical units to ensure safe in-flight operations. This role is based in the component shop area of a large maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility and focuses on testing, troubleshooting, disassembling, repairing, reassembling, and documenting work on a wide range of aircraft mechanical equipment and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, reassembly, and final testing on various aircraft mechanical equipment and related systems, including power control units, transmissions, latches, spoiler mixers, gear boxes, and stab actuators.

• Work from diagrams, schematics, and tool lists to select and use appropriate hand and power tools, including sockets, wrenches, measurement tools, and other specialized equipment.

• Interpret blueprints and technical documentation to ensure accurate repair, assembly, and adjustment of mechanical components.

• Conduct detailed inspections of mechanical units to identify wear, damage, or malfunction and determine appropriate corrective actions.

• Document all maintenance and repair activities thoroughly and accurately in accordance with applicable regulatory and internal quality requirements.

• Perform functional tests on repaired components to verify proper operation and compliance with performance standards.

• Certify repaired units as airworthy in line with FAA and DOT safety-sensitive requirements and company procedures.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of recent electro-mechanical assembly or repair experience using hand and power tools and working from schematics.

• Minimum of 4 years of mechanical repair experience on complex mechanical devices or equipment.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting diagrams, schematics, and blueprints for mechanical assemblies.

• Ability to select and use appropriate tools, including various sockets, hand and power tools, measurement tools, and hand wrenches.

• Hands-on experience assembling or repairing mechanical equipment using diagrams and hand tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred: Airframe license.

• Experience as a helicopter shop mechanic, with exposure to gearboxes, transmissions, and similar systems.

• Familiarity with aircraft mechanical systems such as actuators, spoilers, and power control units.

• Experience in an avionics or aircraft technician environment is beneficial.

• Comfort working in a component-focused setting within a larger MRO operation.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a steady, long-term assignment of approximately 1.5 years with a consistent schedule and competitive compensation. You work in a professional, well-organized MRO environment that values safety, quality, and reliability. The role provides exposure to advanced aircraft systems and components, allowing you to deepen your mechanical expertise and build highly marketable skills. Overtime opportunities are available, supporting both income growth and technical development, while you contribute directly to the safe operation of commercial aircraft.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large MRO facility within the components division building, featuring a clean, organized shop setting with dedicated sections for different aircraft system types. Initial training takes place Monday through Friday on a day shift at the main hangar building, followed by a regular shift from 05:30 to 14:00 in the components shop. The schedule is structured around a four-shift pattern, with the option to add additional hours for overtime. You work with a range of hand and power tools, measurement instruments, and specialized equipment in a controlled, safety-focused environment designed to support high-quality component overhaul work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Everett, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $37.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 benefitsEmployee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.