Mechanic, Aircraft

The Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for directing the maintenance operations of all company aircraft, focusing on the repair, servicing, and maintenance of critical components. This role involves ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance while utilizing technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues. The Mechanic collaborates with maintenance personnel and supports flight operations, playing a key role in maintaining the airworthiness and reliability.

Job Details

• Position Type: Full-time
• Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000
• Work Location: Wheeling, Illinois (On-Site) 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining aircraft components, including engines, technical systems, and airframe modules, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• Utilize tools, equipment, diagrams, and manuals to effectively repair, test, and troubleshoot aircraft systems.
• Ensure adequate fuel levels and proper tire inflation before flight operations.
• Assist with aircraft passenger safety procedures as needed and serve on the Safety Board to address maintenance-related safety issues and hazards.
• Support aviation safety audits and promptly respond to any findings to uphold safety standards.
• Supervise maintenance personnel, including contractors, ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols.
• Complete manufacturer training for the company’s aircraft, focusing on airframe and powerplant systems.
• Conduct inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement on aircraft as required.
• Establish schedules for periodic inspections, overhauls, repairs, and modifications, while maintaining accurate records in compliance with FARs and company policy.
• Research and obtain quotes from vendors for heavy maintenance and inspections, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with records maintained by outside agencies and coordinate maintenance department activities with flight operations.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual maintenance budget and assess aircraft cost studies.
• Establish and enforce maintenance safety rules and procedures, maintaining all hangar safety equipment and signage.
• Establish and maintain inventories for spare parts and ground support equipment.
• Monitor hangar security and environmental compliance, including compiling Material Safety Data Sheets and ensuring safe storage and disposal of chemicals.
• Ensure the proper maintenance and organization of shop and hangar tools, as well as ground support equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills/Competencies

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership abilities to effectively supervise and guide maintenance personnel, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Capability to think strategically about maintenance operations
• Solid decision-making skills, informed by technical expertise and analytical thinking, to resolve issues promptly and efficiently.
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure thorough inspections, accurate record-keeping, and high-quality maintenance work.
• Ability to troubleshoot to diagnose and address mechanical issues effectively.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Typically require accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trade program 2 – 4 years of experience.
• Hold an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft operations and maintenance.

Preferred

• Certifications: Inspection Authorization (IA)