Job Description
Description
Job Title: A&P Mechanic Location: Nashville, TN Employment Type: Contract - potential temp to direct Industry: Aviation Compensation: $27-$39/hr (depending on experience) Schedule: Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat. 2nd shift 4PM-230AM
About the Opportunity: We are seeking a skilled Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Technician to join a commercial Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operation supporting commercial aircraft maintenance and component repair. In this role, you'll perform inspections, maintenance, repairs, and overhaul activities that ensure aircraft safety, reliability, and compliance with FAA and OEM standards. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where quality, precision, and safety are top priorities.
What You'll Do: - Perform routine inspections and scheduled maintenance on aircraft mechanical systems and components.
- Conduct operational checks on hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, flight control, rigging, and precision mechanical assemblies.
- Diagnose mechanical discrepancies and determine appropriate repair or replacement actions.
- Repair, overhaul, modify, and rework aircraft components to meet FAA and OEM specifications.
- Follow FAA-approved maintenance procedures, OEM technical manuals, engineering data, and work package instructions.
- Consult with Maintenance Leads when technical guidance or troubleshooting assistance is required.
- Inspect completed work, perform required rework, and verify components meet prescribed tolerances and quality standards.
- Conduct serviceability and functional testing using manufacturer-specified test equipment.
- Complete maintenance documentation, including work packages, sign-offs, and required inspection records.
- Submit completed work for Maintenance Lead review and Quality Control inspection prior to return to service.
- Accurately record labor hours, materials usage, and maintenance activities.
- Provide operational updates and performance information as requested by management.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while adhering to FAA, OSHA, EPA, and company safety requirements.
Why You'll Love Working Here: *Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability *Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries *People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work *Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates
Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.
About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
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Job Requirements
What You'll Bring: - High School Diploma or GED required.
- FAA Airframe (A) or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required.
What Sets You Apart: - Aircraft maintenance experience in commercial aviation, general aviation, military aviation, or aircraft component repair and overhaul.
- One or more years of recent depot-level aircraft maintenance experience.
- Experience maintaining or repairing aircraft mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, rigging, and flight controls.
- Experience interpreting OEM technical manuals, engineering drawings, and FAA-approved maintenance documentation.
- Proficiency using hand tools, pneumatic tools, precision measuring equipment, and aircraft maintenance test equipment.
- Experience from related mechanical industries may be considered.
Additional Information: - Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
- Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
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Contract work, Temporary work, Worldwide, Afternoon shift