Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft A&P Mechanic

This hands-on role focuses on testing, adjusting, repairing, and maintaining airframe, engine, and component systems on a wide range of business and corporate aircraft. The position supports an authorized service center and FAA Part 145 repair station environment, performing high-quality inspections and maintenance while adhering to all regulatory and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and perform high-quality inspections, servicing, and maintenance of aircraft and engine systems and components on a variety of production aircraft models using proper hand tools, specialized equipment, and support equipment.
• Complete maintenance and repair tasks in a timely, clean, safe, and professional manner, striving for zero rework.
• Record all work performed as on-the-job training (OJT) for personal development and documentation purposes.
• Accurately order general components and parts, support the turn-in and documentation of removed parts, and assist with the delivery and recordkeeping of received parts as directed.
• Perform minor troubleshooting, functional testing, and repair of aircraft and engine systems and components.
• Prepare and maintain required documentation for recordkeeping in accordance with company policies, FAA Approved Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals, applicable FAA regulations (FARs), and OEM aircraft manufacturer maintenance requirements, including turnovers and personal training logs.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of aircraft maintenance experience, ideally in a corporate aviation environment.
• Active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Hands-on experience with aircraft maintenance, inspection, and repair.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting, functional testing, and minor repairs on aircraft and engine systems.
• Experience working as an A&P Mechanic in a professional maintenance or MRO setting.
• Ability to use appropriate hand tools, specialized equipment, and support equipment safely and effectively.
• Capability to read, interpret, and apply OEM aircraft manufacturer technical data, including chapter 4 and 5 maintenance requirements.
• Understanding of FAA regulations (FARs) and Approved Repair Station procedures as they relate to aircraft maintenance.
• Ownership of a basic set of personal tools, with the ability to build out the full required set over time.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Corporate aircraft maintenance experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with general aviation (GA), CRJ, or previous MRO environments is considered.
• Familiarity with work order systems and electronic maintenance tracking is beneficial.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54000.00 - $90000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Why Work Here?: Provides a positive, clean, and safe work environment dedicated to teamwork, providing exceptional customer service and quality workmanship. We offer a wide-range of employment opportunities with tremendous potential for career growth. Candidates have the option to do a contract to hire position, or a direct placement. Direct employees are eligible to have their A&P paid for. Provides direct employees options for health insurance, retirement plans, dental, vision, and more. (For Contractors: benefits are available through Aerotek, including: medical, dental, vision, and perks)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.