A&p Mechanic

Job Title: A&P Mechanic

Job Description

This role focuses on performing intermediate and heavy maintenance on 737 aircraft with minimal supervision. You will use your A&P expertise to carry out maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks while ensuring all work complies with applicable airworthiness standards and FAA-approved data. You will also support and guide less experienced mechanics and help maintain a safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance operation.

Qualifications

• Candidates with an A&P license and 1+ years experinece.

Why Work Here?

You will join a modern maintenance operation that invests in its people and supports long-term careers. The organization offers generous paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. You can take advantage of an education assistance program and tuition reimbursement to continue growing your skills. Retention bonuses at 1, 3, and 5 years reward your commitment and tenure. You will work with a dedicated team in a clean, well-equipped facility, with stable schedules that support work-life balance and predictable time off.

Work Environment

The role is based in a modern hangar environment at a large international airport, working primarily on commercial 737 aircraft. The facility includes two 10-story hangar bays and approximately 238,000 square feet of space, and was built within the last decade, providing a clean and well-maintained workspace. Work takes place on-site in the hangar, where conditions can become cold between September and May due to hangar doors opening and closing, so appropriate layered clothing is recommended. The position follows structured evening schedules of either Wednesday through Saturday or Sunday through Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM. You will use PCs, iPads, and standard maintenance tools and equipment while working alongside a team of technicians and support staff in a professional, safety-focused environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58000.00 - $72000.00/yr.

Generous PTO accumulation

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Retention bonuses (1 year- $3,000, 3 years- $7,000, 5 years - $10,000)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• 401K Plan

• Education Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.