Job Description

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic

Location: Allentown, PA

Pay: Up to $50s/hr (including per diem for nonlocal candidates)

Job Description

This role supports a busy repair station at Lehigh Valley Airport, performing heavy maintenance, inspections, and repairs on corporate jet aircraft, with a strong focus on Gulfstream models. You will work on a variety of airframes and engines, ensuring aircraft are maintained to the highest safety and quality standards across either a first-shift or second-shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy maintenance, inspections, and overhauls on corporate jet aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures.
• Conduct detailed phase inspections and scheduled maintenance on airframes, engines, and related systems to ensure airworthiness.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft mechanical and structural issues, documenting all findings and corrective actions accurately.
• Carry out airframe and aircraft repairs using approved methods, tools, and materials, ensuring compliance with maintenance manuals and technical data.
• Work extensively on Gulfstream aircraft within a repair station environment, with a focus on models such as G400, G500, and G600, as well as other Gulfstream variants when required.
• Support maintenance activities on other corporate jets, including Falcon, Learjet, HondaJet, Hawker, Cessna, and Challenger aircraft, as needed.
• Use personal tools and shop equipment safely and effectively to complete maintenance and repair tasks on time and to quality standards.
• Collaborate with other technicians and departments to plan, prioritize, and complete work orders efficiently while meeting operational deadlines.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation for all work performed to ensure regulatory and internal compliance.
• Participate in overtime as needed to support operational demands and ensure timely completion of aircraft maintenance projects.

Essential Skills

• Active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience performing heavy maintenance on ANY aircraft.
• Proven experience with aircraft maintenance, inspections, overhauls, and repairs in a repair station or MRO environment.
• Open to ANY airframe experience, military, helicopter, general aviation or corporate
• Experience working on corporate jets, preferably Gulfstream, Falcon, Learjet, HondaJet, Hawker, Cessna, and Challenger aircraft.
• Hands-on experience with Gulfstream aircraft, with preference for models such as G400, G500, and G600.
• Strong experience in airframe and aircraft repair, including phase maintenance and structural work.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical data, maintenance manuals, and regulatory requirements.
• Ownership and regular use of personal tools suitable for A&P maintenance work.
• Willingness and availability to work overtime as operational needs require.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with a broad range of Gulfstream models, including G450, G550, G700, G400, G500, G650, G600, and G280.
• Experience working on HondaJet and various Cessna and Challenger jet models.
• Previous experience in a corporate MRO or Gulfstream-focused repair station environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship and safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced maintenance environment and manage multiple tasks.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company with a strong and positive culture that values long-term careers and professional growth. A recent buyout has provided the financial resources to expand and invest in the business, creating opportunities for advancement and development. Overtime is available for those who want to increase their earnings, and the organization emphasizes stability, longevity, and internal progression.

Work Environment

This position is based at a repair station located at Lehigh Valley Airport, working on corporate jet aircraft in a hangar environment. The facility supports both first shift (approximately 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, 5x8 schedule) and second shift (approximately 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Tuesday through Friday, 4x10 schedule), providing structured hours with opportunities for overtime. You will work with a variety of maintenance tools and equipment, including your own personal tools, on Gulfstream and other corporate jet platforms. The environment is hands-on, technical, and safety-focused, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, precision, and adherence to maintenance and inspection standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, PA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $55.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Allentown,PA.

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

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.

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.

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