A&P Mechanic – Contract Role (Manassas, VA)Join the team shaping the future of flight.
We’re looking for an experienced A&P Mechanic to support aircraft maintenance and modifications on advanced unmanned aircraft systems. This is a hands-on role in a cutting-edge hangar environment, focused on innovation, precision, and compliance.
What You’ll Do- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs on Saab 340 aircraft
- Troubleshoot mechanical, avionics, and structural issues
- Support complex aircraft modifications, retrofits, and system upgrades
- Ensure all work meets FAA, NASA, OEM, and company standards
- Mentor junior technicians when needed
- Help assess and resolve aircraft squawks
What You Bring- A&P License required
- 6-10+ years of heavy maintenance and modification experience
- Experience in MRO, repair station, or military depot-level maintenance
- Ability to use computer software to manage work orders
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, avionics, and structural issues on aircraft when required.
- Flexibility on shift (rotates every 2 weeks)
- Day Shift: Mon–Fri, 7AM–4PM
- Evening Shift: Mon–Thu, 2PM–12AM (rotates every 2 weeks)
Why You’ll Love It Here- Be part of a company redefining the future of flight through groundbreaking innovations in aircraft design, autonomous systems, propulsion, and manufacturing—building one-of-a-kind prototypes unlike anything else in the industry
- Be part of a small, skilled team in a fast-paced MRO environment
- Opportunity for long-term employment after initial 6-month contract
Location & Type- Contract Position
- Based in Manassas, Virginia
**Actively reviewing applications!**
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2025.
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.
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