Avionics Technician

Flightcheck Commercial Aviation founded in 2004 is now the largest commercial line maintenance provider in the Chicagoland area, providing technical handling for over 25 Domestic and International Airlines at O’Hare International Airport – and have expanded our presence across the country to 10 additional locations. Flightcheck provides workplace stability, flexible schedules, affordable comprehensive benefits, a generous 401k match and professional training/development opportunities for you to grow your career with us!

Flightcheck continues to grow and is seeking Avionics Technicians to join our team in Chicago, IL.

The Avionics Technician, under minimal supervision, performs aircraft line maintenance activities in accordance with company, FAA, other regulatory, and customer standards. Repairs of moderate to advance complexity on aircraft systems and structures.

What we offer:

• Pay from $39-$49 per hour- Based on experience
• $5,000 sign on bonus
• Full comprehensive and affordable benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k with a company match
• Paid time off- 80 hours(accrued)
• Flexible scheduling- Full or Part Time
• In-house certification opportunities
• Stable work environment with continuous development and training opportunities to help you grow your career with us!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all aircraft maintenance activities in accordance with Flightcheck’s RSM, QCM, customers’ procedures, FARs, and all other applicable rules and regulations.
• Accomplish job functions to the highest safety, quality, reliable, and efficient standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft systems using approved data.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft avionics systems and components using electrical test equipment. Make repairs to aircraft wiring using proper tooling and approved data.
• Complete aircraft maintenance work assignments to the highest standards to ensure aircraft airworthiness.
• Able to read, interpret, and comply with all aircraft maintenance manuals and other maintenance documents to complete work assignments.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Ensure all company, customer, and regulatory documents are complete and accurate.
• Properly use and operate support equipment in performance of assigned duties, i.e., servicing units, jacks, lifts, calibrated tooling, etc.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Must have High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have a valid A & P, valid state driver’s license with clean driving record
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and background checks
• Must have verifiable experience in troubleshooting and repair of aircraft avionics systems, replacement of components and repair of aircraft wiring.
• Provide own tools in accordance with the company minimum tool list
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English with the ability to interpret technical data and special operating instructions in the same language
• Must be able to lift and move up to 70 pounds
• Must be able to climb 6’, 8’, & 10’ ladders
• Travel for work as required

***Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience***

Preferred Aircraft Qualifications:

• B737NG (80HR GENFAM Preferred)
• B767 200/300/F (80HR GENFAM Preferred)
• B747-400/-8 /F (120HR GENFAM Preferred)
• B777 –200/300/F (120HR GENFAM Preferred)

Workplace environment:

• Potential exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. You will often be exposed to various weather elements as well.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically loud.

Flightcheck 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.