Corporate A&P Aircraft Technician - Chicagoland Area

Corporate A&P Aircraft Technician - Chicagoland Area

Job Description:

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 Qualifications 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. Now (Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated/distributed without explicit consent of ) Now Job Info Location Gary, Indiana, USA Type Permanent Relocation Negotiable Travel 10% Company Details Gary Jet Center, Inc. 5401 Airport Road Gary, Indiana 46406 USA garyjetcenter 3 Open Jobs Available Gary Jet Center, Inc. The Gary Jet Center is a privately owned and operated aviation services company located 30 minutes outside of Chicago in Northwest Indiana. Our growing mid-sized company has a maintenance department with a Part 145 Certified Repair Station with the ability...

Benefits:

Benefits for all full-time positions: The Gary Jet Center offers health, dental, and vision insurance coverage. We also provide life insurance for all full-time employees, offer short and long-term disability coverage, and a 401K with employer contribution.

All applicants must:

1. Possess high school diploma 2. Valid driver's license 3. Necessary tools for the position 4. Ability to read and converse fluently in English 5. Successfully complete a drug test

Supported Manufacturers:

Boeing, Bombardier, Beechcraft, Lear, Bell, Gulfstream, Cessna Falcon, Bombardier CL series, Hawker 800XP, 900XP, Beechjet 400A, Citation XLS, Citation Sovereign 680+ and 700, Citation Mustang, Cirrus, Bell 206, 412