Aircraft Maintenance Technician - ORD - Full Time

UPS; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

UPS is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to join their team in Chicago. This full-time role involves performing maintenance on the UPS fleet, ensuring airworthiness standards, and documenting maintenance procedures. Applicants should have an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license and a minimum of three years of aircraft maintenance experience.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Defined-benefit pension plan

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years aircraft maintenance experience required.
• Experience with Boeing, Airbus, or military jet aircraft is a plus.
• Knowledge of Aircraft Manuals and Illustrated Parts Catalogues is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and preventive maintenance of aircraft.
• Conduct troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems.
• Document procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Technician - ORD - Full Time

Aircraft Maintenance Technician - ORD - Full Time

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Job Description

This position performs aircraft maintenance on UPS fleet to meet or exceed airworthiness standards. Performs the change, removal, replacement, or upgrade of aircraft components to correct failures or implement changes. Conducts troubleshooting of complex pneumatic, hydraulic, engine, and structural components and systems. This position documents procedures per established processes to ensure regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and preventive maintenance of aircraft
• Operate and maintain UPS equipment safely
• Run, taxi, and tow aircraft for the purpose of maintenance and repositioning of aircraft as trained and qualified to do so
• Determines airworthiness of aircraft and components, in accordance with established procedure and Federal Aviation Regulation
• Completes aircraft maintenance forms entries and enters data into a Maintenance Data Systems, ensures entries are accurate and complete
• Services and inspects aircraft, components, and related equipment
• Ensure consistent, accurate aircraft maintenance by properly completing turnover entries on unfinished maintenance in the turnover log
• Follow all Maintenance Department policies and procedures
• Keep a clean and orderly work environment
• Make recommendations to improve functions within the Maintenance Department
• Attend UPS assigned training
• Perform other duties as assigned by Line Maintenance Supervisor or the Director of Maintenance
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years aircraft maintenance experience that could include but not limited to:
• Boeing, Airbus and/or McDonnell Douglas aircraft
• Military jet aircraft
• Regional /Commuter aircraft
• Knowledge of computer systems
• Troubleshooting skills and ability to read and interpret Aircraft Manuals and Illustrated Parts Catalogues
  

Federal Aviation Administration Required Drug Testing Information (FAA)

As part of the UPS pre-employment process for a safety sensitive position, a drug screen is required. UPS Must receive a negative test result before you can be put into a safety sensitive position (14 CFR Part 120.107).

Please be advised that you will be tested in accordance with 14 CFR Part 120.109(a)(5) and 14 CFR 120 Subpart E to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates (including codeine, heroin-6AM, morphine), opioids-hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone & oxymorphone, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines/methamphetamines (including MDMA, MDA) or metabolites of these drugs.

Starting Pay

$30.63

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision after waiting period
• Defined-benefit pension plan
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

*This job post is for ORD gateway only*

Employee Type

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Pay Range

For this union-represented posting, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. The starting pay rate for this position starts at $30.63/hr. The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Weekly pay, extensive training, growth opportunities, 401(K), defined-benefit pension plan, medical-dental and vision after waiting and or probation period, paid vacation, paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law, paid holidays, education assistance program, discounted employee stock purchase program.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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