Entry Level Aircraft Mechanic

Chipton-Ross is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Aircraft Mechanic for a long-term contract opportunity with a leading aerospace client in Trumbull, Connecticut. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic, safety-focused environment supporting advanced aerospace technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Use precision measuring instruments (feeler gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, calipers) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Repair components using techniques such as filing, stoning, lapping, and polishing.
• Operate power and hand tools for drilling, sanding, riveting, and related tasks.
• Document inspection results clearly and communicate repair requirements both internally and externally.
• Comply with all Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) standards, as well as FAA, EASA, and company regulations.
• Interpret and follow technical documentation including component maintenance manuals, service bulletins, drawings, and check sheets.
• Use torque wrenches accurately and apply SAC torque specification SS9300.
• Apply chemical treatments to repaired surfaces in line with approved processes.
• Review and interpret documentation for part identification, work sequencing, and record-keeping.
• Perform precision mechanical operations such as drilling, reaming, tapping, installing helicoils, bushings, and liners using shrink fit and arbor press methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an automotive or technical trade school program.
• FAA Airframe License (preferred but not required).

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Schedule & Additional Information:

• Full-Time | 1st Shift | 4/10 Schedule (Monday–Thursday)
• This is a safety-sensitive role. Candidates must complete all pre-placement requirements and will be subject to ongoing random drug and alcohol testing per federal regulations.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $23.03 - $23.52 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• SAC torque specification SS9300: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• FAA Airframe license (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Trumbull, CT 06611 (Required)

Work Location: In person