Aircraft Maintenance Tech | Growth, Benefits & On-Site

West Star Aviation Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

401K match

time off accruals

weekly pay days

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician at our Wheeling, IL location. You will perform mechanical tasks, panel work, and troubleshooting on civilian aircraft, with opportunities to advance through AMT levels.

This on-site role supports engine work, inspections, and ground operations in a dynamic MRO environment. Applicants may range from entry to senior levels, requiring varying airframe/powerplant licenses and years of experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Airframe or Powerplant license required; Airframe license preferred.
• 0–2 years of aviation maintenance/avionics experience.
• 2–4 years of aviation maintenance experience.
• 4–6+ years of aviation maintenance experience.
• 6+ years of aviation maintenance experience; corporate aircraft experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general mechanical tasks on aircraft and related systems.
• Remove and install panels and components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve aircraft system or component issues.
• Perform de-fueling and engine removal/installation as needed.
• Operate ground support equipment and assist in taxiing.
• Inspect and evaluate aircraft and components; maintain shop facilities.

Skills

General mechanical tasks

Troubleshooting

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver’s license

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician at our Wheeling, IL location. You will perform mechanical tasks, panel work, and troubleshooting on civilian aircraft, with opportunities to advance through AMT levels.

This on-site role supports engine work, inspections, and ground operations in a dynamic MRO environment. Applicants may range from entry to senior levels, requiring varying airframe/powerplant licenses and years of experience.