Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Entry-Level Technician

This entry-level technician role focuses on the service, maintenance, and repair of airplane wheels and braking systems. You will perform hands-on mechanical tasks, use specialized equipment, and support production requirements in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Deflate aircraft tires safely and in accordance with established procedures.
• Break the torque and bead of tires to prepare wheels for maintenance and repair.
• Remove bearings and related hardware, including bolts, washers, and nuts, from aircraft wheels.
• Clean hardware and wheels using aqueous or solvent-based cleaning machines.
• Remove paint from wheels and components using dry systems such as bead blasting, as needed.
• Operate heavy-duty hydraulic jacks and other equipment to perform wheel maintenance functions.
• Assist other departments when necessary to support overall production and maintenance operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet maintenance, safety, and production goals.
• Work cooperatively within provided timelines and meet assigned production requirements.
• Follow safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals while performing all tasks.

• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and also perform tasks independently.
• Ability to work within timelines and consistently meet assigned production requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Comfort using hand tools and performing basic mechanical and mechanical assembly tasks.
• Capability to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and communicate clearly by talking and hearing.
• Ability to occasionally sit and lift or move up to 50 pounds.

• Interest in aviation maintenance, production, or mechanical work.
• Willingness to learn how to operate heavy-duty hydraulic jacks and specialized maintenance equipment.
• Attention to detail when cleaning, disassembling, and reassembling mechanical components.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic suitable for a contract-to-hire opportunity where performance influences conversion timeline.

You join a company that invests in your long-term growth and well-being through comprehensive benefits and a clear path from contract to permanent employment. You can build your skills in a specialized aviation maintenance environment while enjoying a supportive team culture, structured daytime schedule, and robust benefits package that supports your financial security, health, and ongoing education.

This role follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in an indoor facility equipped with swamp coolers and fans to help maintain a comfortable working temperature. You will work around aircraft wheels, braking systems, aqueous and solvent-based cleaning machines, bead blasting equipment, and heavy-duty hydraulic jacks. The position is contract-to-hire, with conversion to direct employment typically considered after several months based on attitude and performance.

The physical environment is active and hands-on, requiring regular standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as occasional lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds. Safety is a priority, and you must wear safety glasses and safety shoes with composite or steel toes; no personal tools are required. The workplace emphasizes adherence to safety rules, operating instructions, and FAA-related compliance requirements.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $19.50/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 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.