✈️ Entry-Level Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Location: Sarasota FL

Shift: Mon - Thu/ optional OT on Fri

Industry: Aviation / MRO

Experience Level: Entry Level

About the Role

Join a high‑performing maintenance team where you’ll play a key role in keeping aircraft safe, reliable, and mission‑ready. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about aviation, hands‑on work, and growing technical skills in a fast‑paced environment.

What You’ll Do

As an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, you will:

🔧 Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues across various aircraft systems⚡ Repair and maintain power systems, motors, and other key aircraft components🛠️ Remove and replace defective parts using both hand tools and power tools🔍 Inspect and evaluate replacement aircraft parts to ensure they meet quality and safety standards📘 Use maintenance manuals and technical documentation to perform accurate repairs and follow proper procedures

Skills You’ll UseMaintenance & mechanical troubleshootingMRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) experienceElectrical/mechanical system understandingAbility to read and interpret manuals & schematicsStrong attention to detail and commitment to safety

What We’re Looking ForAn interest in aircraft maintenance or mechanical repairHands‑on technical ability—schooling, training programs, or hobby experience all welcomeReliability, teamwork, and willingness to learnAbility to work in a fast‑paced, safety‑driven environment

Why You’ll Love Working Here Opportunities for growth in a high‑demand industryOn‑the‑job training with experienced aviation professionalsStable, long‑term career path in aircraft maintenanceSupportive team culture focused on safety and development

Pay Rate:NegotiableJob Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sarasota, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sarasota,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 12, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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