Corporate A&P Aircraft Technician – Chicagoland area
This position involves being part of a corporate aircraft maintenance team working under an FAA 145 Repair Station. It entails performing hands-on maintenance on our customers’ corporate aircraft fleet, as well as fulfilling occasional flight technician duties when required. Candidates must have an enthusiastic demeanor with the ability to communicate in a professional manner as well as possessing a broad skill set, sharp troubleshooting skills and a willingness to learn and grow.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
- Working with a team to perform general to complex maintenance tasks and inspections on aircraft and related systems.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including AOG support and troubleshooting/repair.
- Perform removal, installation, and replacement of aircraft components and systems.
- Troubleshoot aircraft electrical, avionics, and connectivity systems.
- Perform routine servicing of aircraft systems and components.
- Provide occasional flight technician coverage on a rotational basis, to include domestic and international travel with aircraft or advance travel for maintenance support.
- Occasional offsite coverage of maintenance performed away from home base.
- Complete accurate documentation, logbook entries, and return-to-service sign-offs in accordance with FAA regulations.
- Utilize maintenance tracking software (e.g., Veryon) to document all work performed.
Job Requirements
- Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate in accordance with 14 CFR Part 65.
- Minimum of 3 years of current experience maintaining, inspecting, and repairing corporate aircraft.
- Experience with Challenger 600 series and/or Boeing 737 a plus.
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to work second shift and a rotational weekend schedule.
Minimum Requirements
- Airframe and Powerplant license.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree in Aviation Technology (preferred).
- Basic computer skills and experience with aviation maintenance software programs.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Benefits Package
Gary Jet Center is committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering a competitive salary and benefits package. Eligible employees have the opportunity to enroll in full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additional benefits include a 401(k) savings plan, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time off.
About Us
The Gary Jet Center is a full-service aviation company in the Chicagoland area located at KGYY. We are independently owned and operated, with the same family ownership for over 30 years. We provide services to a wide variety of customers across several business departments to include:
- FBO services at our world-class facility with over 100,000 sq. ft. of hangar space, and a new 8300 sq. ft. FBO terminal
- Part 135 and Part 91 Aircraft Management on a host of corporate aircraft with worldwide ops specs,
- A wide range of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to based and transient aircraft, under our Part 145 Repair certificates.
We are committed to a drug-free workplace, with pre-employment drug screening and an active random drug testing program.