Join our team in maintaining and repairing a fleet of CL-215 firefighting aircraft at our base hangar. With tools provided, you will use WinAir maintenance tracking software and consult repair manuals, blueprints, work orders, and engineering drawings to select appropriate tools and repairs. Your role will involve performing repairs on engines, propellers, and other systems and components, ensuring the fleet is maintained while part of the team is engaged in firefighting contracts. As the fleet returns, you will commence winter heavy maintenance in preparation for the 2026 summer fire season, including C checks and engine changes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair CL-215 firefighting fleet aircraft.
• Utilize WinAir maintenance tracking software and consult technical manuals for repairs.
• Perform repairs on engines, propellers, and various aircraft systems.
• Conduct winter heavy maintenance and prepare for the upcoming fire season.
• Execute C checks, engine changes, and other maintenance tasks.

• 4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Possession of an A&P License.
• Proficient in repair and troubleshooting.
• Experience with heavy maintenance, line maintenance, and MRO.
• Familiarity with C checks and turboprop aircraft.

• Experience in maintenance of overwing turboprop aircraft (e.g., Dash-8/Q400, ATRs, CL-215/CL-415).
• Valid drivers license.
• Eligible for safety-sensitive hire.
• Ownership of basic shadowed tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets & extensions, flashlight, pliers).

We offer competitive pay and compensation for a six-month period, with the potential opportunity to become a permanent employee if desired by both parties. Our work environment promotes professional growth and development.

Work Environment

The position requires working six days a week, Monday through Saturday, for 10 hours a day, from November 10 or 17 to May 1, 2026. Shift times are from 0700 to 1730, including a 30-minute lunch break. Work will primarily be conducted inside heavy maintenance hangars and shop areas, with occasional outdoor tasks. Candidates must be prepared to commute through snow and freezing conditions, particularly in January and February, as the job is based in Montana.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Belgrade, MT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/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 Belgrade,MT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.

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.