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Aircraft Mechanic


Company : Aerotek


Location : Buffalo, NY


Created : 2026-04-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic 3+ years experience minimum on any aircraft will qualify Pay : Up to $40/hr Location : Buffalo, New York Job Description An opportunity is available in Buffalo, NY for an A&P Mechanic to support a Part 135 helicopter operation. This role involves working with Bell 429 helicopters in a medical evacuation setting, providing a stable 40-hour work week with on-call responsibilities. Responsibilities + Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Bell 429 helicopters. + Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and return aircraft to service in accordance with FAA regulations. + Accurately read, interpret, and navigate maintenance manuals and electronic documentation. + Ensure compliance with Part 135 and company maintenance standards. + Travel between operating bases as required. + Manage aircraft parts inventory. + Conduct fuel farm inspections and documentation. + Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment. Essential Skills + Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License. + Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and electronic maintenance systems. + Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation. + Ability to travel between bases as needed. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Civilian helicopter maintenance experience, including exposure to Bell, Sikorsky, AgustaWestland, Airbus/Eurocopter. + Open to candidates with military, general aviation, or corporate aviation backgrounds. + Possess a basic set of hand tools. + Ability to convey written and verbal information accurately. + Comply with all regulations in the Employee Handbook and Administrative Policy Manual. + Ability to read and understand manuals, documents, and verbal instructions. + Ability to arrange objects or actions in a specific order or pattern according to rules or checklists. + Perform tasks in a timely manner without direct supervision. Why Work Here? Join a team with a strong sense of community and purpose, working for a not-for-profit provider of emergency and non-emergency air medical transport services. Enjoy benefits such as health insurance, vacation, and retirement plans while contributing to a dedicated team established in 1981. Work Environment The role operates within a hangar environment at a rescue flight center where downtime is costly both financially and in service calls. The position requires maintaining neat, clean, and orderly work areas, and performing tasks independently in a timely manner. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr. 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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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.