Hydraulic​/Landing Gear Shop Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Contour Maintenance MQY
- Smyrna, TN 37167

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $26.00 - $36.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Job Category:
Installation
- Maint
- Repair

• Health, vision, and dental insurance, plus short/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance (effective the first day of the month following your hire date).
• 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Eligibility begins the first day of the month following your hire date.
  • The Company offers a matching contribution up to 6% of your eligible compensation.
  • Enrollment guidelines and a 401(k) Enrollment Guide will be provided during onboarding.
• Paid Sick Leave
  • Accrual of up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year.
  • Unused sick leave rolls over annually until your sick bank reaches 480 hours.
• Vested Vacation Hours
  • Eligible to receive vacation hours on January 1st following your hire date.
  • These hours will be vested and available for use in accordance with Company policies.
• Non-Revenue/Space Available (NRSA) Travel Privileges
  • NRSA (non-revenue/space available) travel privileges on Contour upon hire and access to MyID Travel after 6 months of active service.
• Leaves of Absence
  • Medical Leave
  • Non-Medical Family Care Leave
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Personal Leave
• Detailed leave policies are outlined in the Contour Employee Handbook, which will be provided during onboarding.

The starting hourly rate for this position is between $26.00 and $36.00 based on your prior work experience. Based on your performance, you are eligible to receive a step increase of $1.00 each year based on your pay anniversary date until you reach $41.00. Once you have reached the maximum pay rate, you are eligible to receive a retention bonus of up to $2,000.00 each year.

When you work on a Contour observed holiday, you are eligible to receive holiday pay which is paid at 2 times your hourly rate. Specific information regarding Contour’s observed holiday policy is outlined in our Employee Handbook which will be provided to you during the onboarding process should you be selected for employment. When you work in excess of 40 hours within the pay period, you are eligible for overtime, which is paid at 1.5 times your hourly rate.

Contour is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, sex, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity or expression, familial status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected status.

Contour is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. If you require accommodations during the application or onboarding process, please contact Human Resources at

• Performance of daily scheduled tasks of teardown, cleaning, inspecting, painting, reassembly, and testing of landing gear components.
• Perform non‑destructive testing on aircraft components when needed.
• Comply with the manufacturer’s technical data, FAR and applicable safety rules.
• Comply with safe work practices, environmental compliance, and proper housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

• Frequent stooping, bending, and kneeling.
• Ability to stand on feet for extended periods.
• Lift and carry objects up to 70 pounds regularly, up to 100+ pounds occasionally (with assistance).
• Ability to climb stairs, scaffolding, and/or ladders of varying heights without assistance.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces and awkward positions as required.
• Tolerance to noise, vibration, and outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to wear protective gear such as gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

• Airport ramp/warehouse environment subject to varying weather conditions.
• Regular exposure to aircraft noise and vibrations when testing engines.
• Fast‑paced operational setting…