Job Description

The aircraft technician will perform line maintenance at ORD for various major carriers, primarily working on Airbuses, 747s, and 777s. Responsibilities include on-call and scheduled line maintenance, routine maintenance, airworthiness releases, and returning aircraft to service. The role requires servicing, inspecting, and maintaining aircraft, engines, and components, ensuring all work meets deadlines and performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform line maintenance duties and activities as assigned.
• Troubleshoot systems; disassemble, repair, and reassemble sections and components.
• Ensure all departing aircraft are safe in accordance with FARs and air carrier/manufacturer manuals.
• Collaborate and communicate with the air carrier’s maintenance control center as required.

• A&P License
• Line maintenance experience
• Driver License
• Customer service skills
• Own tools (tool list available)
• 3 plus years of experience on 777 or 747 aircraft

4-day and 3-day work weeks.

Work Environment

Primarily work outdoors and will be provided with a vehicle to drive to each aircraft for maintenance. There is an office located near the airport for training purposes. Initial training is conducted with a team, but technicians will work independently once fully trained. Shifts are from Thursday to Sunday, with specific hours on Thursday and Friday being 9:00 PM to 10:30 AM, and Saturday from 9:00 PM to 10:00 AM. Opportunities to pick up additional shifts during the week are available. The role includes leading a small crew of 4-6 team members.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rosemont, Illinois.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2025.

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.