Aircraft Technician

Aerotek; Illinois; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring an Aircraft Technician for Chicago O.R.D. (ORD) with 1+ year of experience on A320, 777, 747, or A350. The role involves line maintenance, on-call and scheduled work, and ensuring airworthiness in compliance with FARs.

Base location is Rosemont, IL with a fully onsite work environment. Shifts are 4x10 and 3x13, offering a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, HSA, transportation benefits, EAP, and PTO.

Qualifications

• A&P license is required for certification.
• Driver's license is required for travel and compliance.
• Ownership of tools is required; a tool list is available.

Responsibilities

• Perform line maintenance on various customers' aircraft, including routine maintenance and airworthiness releases.
• Service, inspect, and maintain aircraft, engines, and components to meet performance goals.
• Troubleshoot systems and repair sections and components per approved data.
• Ensure all departing aircraft comply with safety standards and proper documentation is maintained.
• Collaborate with the maintenance control center as required.

Skills

A&P License

Driver's License

Tools

Owns tools

Job description

Job Description

Now hiring for an Aircraft Technician in Chicago at ORD with 1+ years of experience on either A320, 777, 747 or A350's.

Shifts are: Sun-Wed 4x10's, Thurs-Sat 3x13's.

As an Aircraft Technician, you will perform line maintenance on A320, CRJs, 777, and 747 aircraft at ORD. Your role will involve both on-call and scheduled maintenance work, ensuring that all aircraft are safe and airworthy. You will return aircraft to service after conducting routine maintenance and airworthiness releases, maintaining compliance with FAR regulations and manufacturer manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform line maintenance on various customers' aircraft, including routine maintenance and airworthiness releases.
• Service, inspect, and maintain aircraft, engines, and associated components to meet performance goals.
• Troubleshoot systems and repair sections and components according to approved technical data.
• Ensure all departing aircraft comply with safety standards and all work performed is documented properly.
• Collaborate with the air carrier’s maintenance control center as required.

Qualifications

• A&P License
• Driver's License
• Ownership of tools (tool list available)
• 1 year of experience on one of the following aircraft: A320, 777, 747, A350

Work Environment

This role primarily involves working outside, with a vehicle provided to travel to each aircraft for maintenance.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/hr.

• 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 Rosemont, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skill