A&P Mechanic - Contract (Pay Preview Inside)
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Date Posted
September 28, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
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Application Deadline
January 26, 2027
Description
VP Aviation is seeking A&P Mechanics for contract opportunities performing MRO maintenance on a variety of commercial aircraft in Wilmington, Ohio. Pay is $1,400.00 per week at 40 hours not including overtime. For exact pay rates including per diem (if qualified) please apply and a VP Aviation recruiter will contact you directly.
About VP Aviation:
VP Aviation was founded to provide quality aircraft maintenance services to MROs, Airlines and Repair Stations nationwide. Our maintenance teams consist of AOG, Project and Hourly employees. We are a fast-growing company where safety and integrity are our key values.
Description of Work:
This is a contract position.
Repair, modify, replace or otherwise perform routine aircraft maintenance work in specialized area of aircraft.
Develop repair schemes utilizing SRM or Engineering data
Requirements:
2 years aircraft maintenance experience on commercial aircraft.
A&P license required.
Must have own tools and transportation.
Has intermediate knowledge of all areas of the aircraft and assigned work area.
Communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
Complete job assignments in a timely manner.
Read and interpret manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, drawings and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repair.
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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Wilmington, Ohio
What aviation pay actually covers in Wilmington — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).
Rent runs about 21.1% of median income in Wilmington — affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.
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