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Veterans Alliance, LLC
Aircraft Mechanic
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What they do
An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.
$76,992 / year median in Tennessee
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Aircraft Mechanic
Veterans Alliance, LLC
- Memphis, Tennessee
PERMANENT
$62K/yr Updated 08/2026 Job Description Overview $62K/yr Job SummaryHourly Pay Rate:
Up to $40.00 per hour, depending on experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Perform all work assigned in accordance with approved FAA data.
- Ensure complete and proper documentation of work performed.
- Ensure that all maintenance performed is in an airworthy condition.
- Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, systems, and functional components, assemble, and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, structural components, and accessories using hand tools and power tools.
- Adjust, align, and calibrate aircraft systems using hand tools, gauges and test equipment, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills.
- Assure that all routine, non-routine, and customer request work cards are correctly completed and properly signed off.
- Maintains the premises and the repair station in a clean and organized manner.
- Performs additional duties as requested by supervisor or other management personnel.
- This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to submit to pre-employment and periodic DOT regulations for drug and alcohol testing. Education and Experience
- H.S. diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
- Airframe & Power Plant (A & P) License (Preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years of recent experience.
- Large commercial aircraft experience preferred but corporate, general, or military aircraft will be considered.
- Must be flexible to work any shift.
- Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check, verification of credentials, and a urinary pre-employment drug test per DOT regulations.