Aircraft Mechanic – Greenville, SC

VP Aviation is hiring Aircraft Mechanics (APG) to support military aircraft maintenance, modification, and sustainment programs in Greenville, South Carolina.

This is a contract opportunity for aircraft mechanics looking to support flightline maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, operational checkouts, and general aircraft maintenance activities on military aircraft programs.

Pay ranges from $1,360 to $1,520 per week at 40 hours, not including overtime. For exact pay rates based on your experience and assignment, please apply and a VP Aviation recruiter will contact you directly.

Assignments may include fighter aircraft such as the F-16, military transport aircraft such as the C-130, and other military aircraft platforms depending on current program needs. Previous experience on F-16, C-130, or similar military aircraft is preferred, but not required for all assignments.

Based on your experience, a VP Aviation recruiter will contact you directly with details on the opportunity, scope of work, pay, schedule, and start dates that best fit your background.

Aircraft Mechanic Job Responsibilities

As an Aircraft Mechanic, you may support:

• Launch and recovery operations
• Pre-flight inspections
• Thru-flight inspections
• Post-flight inspections
• Operational checkouts and functional testing
• General troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of aircraft systems
• Routine servicing and preventive maintenance
• Engine runs and system checks
• Aircraft movement and ground handling operations
• Fueling and defueling operations as required
• Removal and installation of panels, components, and hardware for maintenance access
• Maintenance documentation and safety compliance

Aircraft Systems You May Work On

This Aircraft Mechanic job may involve work on:

• Landing gear systems
• Flight control systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Electrical systems
• Powerplants
• Fuel systems
• General airframe components

Aircraft Mechanic Requirements

To be considered for this Aircraft Mechanic job in Greenville, SC, preferred qualifications include:

• 3+ years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Flightline, sustainment, depot, production, or modification experience preferred
• Experience performing inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and operational checkouts
• Knowledge of aircraft systems including landing gear, flight controls, hydraulics, powerplants, and fuel systems
• Previous experience on F-16, C-130, or similar military aircraft preferred
• Ability to read and understand maintenance manuals, technical data, and engineering documentation
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to pass background check and onboarding requirements

Why Apply with VP Aviation?

VP Aviation supports aircraft mechanics with contract opportunities across the United States.

When you apply, a VP Aviation recruiter will review your experience, answer your questions, and connect you with opportunities that best match your background.

From first contact through onboarding, our team stays in touch so you have clear communication and direct access to your recruiter throughout the hiring process.

Apply for This Aircraft Mechanic Job

If you have aircraft maintenance experience and are looking for your next Aircraft Mechanic opportunity in Greenville, SC, apply today.

A VP Aviation recruiter will contact you directly with details on current openings, pay, schedules, scope of work, and start dates.

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