**Job Title: Helicopter Mechanic** **Job Description** Join our team to primarily work on Bell and MD rotorcraft at a Bell customer service facility and FAA Part 145 repair station. You will focus on Bell 206 to 412 series airframes, with an emphasis on the 412. **Responsibilities** + Conduct minor airframe inspections and ensure compliance with safety standards. + Remove and install major components, including structural repairs and component overhauls. + Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with regulatory requirements. + Track and balance aircraft components for optimal performance. + Remove and replace components as necessary to support aircraft operations. + Overhaul avionics components to ensure functionality and safety. + Travel to client sites for minimal day trips as needed. **Essential Skills** + A&P license preferred with 5 years of experience working on rotary aircraft. + Experience with Bell helicopters, specifically up to the 412 model. + Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. + Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Preferred experience with EC 145, UH-72 Lakota, Airbus H145, or DC145. **Why Work Here?** Become part of a family environment and equal opportunity employer that values long-term relationships. Many employees have been with the company for over 30 years, indicating potential career advancement opportunities. Enjoy comprehensive benefits such as 401(k) matching, dental, health, life, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan. **Work Environment** Work alongside a dedicated team including a DOM, Accountable Manager, shop supervisor, lead mechanic, and 6 mechanics in a maintenance and overhaul shop. Located in the southeast US, the work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with potential field work and a shared duty roster for weekend or evening emergencies. Minimal travel is required, mostly involving day trips to customer sites. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salem, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/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 Salem,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 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.