UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic

UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic

Pay Rate: $35/hour

Location: Huntsville, AL

Type: Contract-to-Hire | Long-Term Opportunity

Job Description:

We are seeking skilled UH-60 Aircraft Mechanics to perform scheduled phase maintenance (PMI 1 & 2) on Black Hawk helicopters. This role involves in-depth inspections, repairs, and servicing of aircraft systems and subsystems in accordance with military technical manuals and aviation safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled phase inspections including teardown, detailed inspection, and reassembly of aircraft components.
• Remove and install major aircraft subsystems such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and flight controls.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in hydraulic, fuel, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Conduct lubrication, servicing, and functional checks of aircraft systems.
• Maintain accurate aircraft historical records and maintenance logs.
• Use specialized tools and equipment to inspect and repair airframe structures including aluminum, steel, and composite materials.
• Collaborate with quality assurance personnel to ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations.
• Assist in preparing aircraft for flight post-maintenance, including ground runs and operational checks.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals and schematics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with rotary-wing aircraft systems.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, high-tempo environment.
• Familiarity with Army maintenance procedures and documentation standards (e.g., DA Form 2408 series).

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• UH-60 phase maintenance experience (PMI 1/2)
• Required: 4+ years of rotary-wing aircraft maintenance (will consider less on case-by-case basis)
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and Army documentation (DA Form 2408 series)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hydraulic, fuel, electrical, and structural systems

Why Work Here?

• Competitive Pay: $35/hour
• Stability: Long-term contract-to-hire role supporting a multi-billion dollar program
• State-of-the-Art Facility: Work with modern equipment in a professional hangar environment
• No Tools Required: All tools provided on-site
• Schedule: 4-day workweek (MondayThursday, 10-hour shifts)
• Employee Satisfaction: Supportive team culture with strong retention

Work Environment:

Work a consistent shift from Monday to Thursday, with 10-hour days (4/10s schedule), in a supportive environment with a focus on team collaboration and excellence in aircraft maintenance.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Meridianville, Alabama.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Meridianville, AL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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.