Aircraft Mechanic

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Orion Talent, the nation's largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for an Aircraft Mechanic position with the MRO leader in aircraft line maintenance engineering in the U.S.

Position Details:
Title: Aircraft Mechanic - ORD
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Shift: Various shifts available
Compensation: $30- $50/hour depending on experience. $2K sign-on bonus & $2k in relocation assistance (outside 50 mile radius).
Benefits: Offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, Life and Disability Insurance, as well as generous PTO and paid holidays.
Travel: No travel required.

Position Description - Aircraft Mechanic
--- Perform Line maintenance (on-call and scheduled) work on various customers' aircraft.
--- Perform routine maintenance and airworthiness releases (within the scope of approval) returning aircraft to service.
--- Responsible for servicing, inspecting, and maintaining aircraft, aircraft engines, and associated components.

Requirements:
--- Must have a current valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant License.
--- Preferred experience or General Familiarization with B747-8, B777, CRJ200/700/900.
--- 2+ years' experience recent line maintenance, emphasis on troubleshooting, daily and turn checks, ability to work in fast-paced dynamic environment.
--- Must have a valid driver's license.
--- Ability to frequently stand, walk, continually utilize hand, and finger dexterity, climb, balance, bend, or crawl, occasionally from heights in precarious places.
--- Ability to frequently lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds. Have the awareness that he/she will be working near and around moving mechanical parts, around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals and exposure to loud noises.
--- Utilize visual acuity to operate equipment and read technical information.
--- Be exposed to weather conditions outside as well as non-weather conditions such as extreme heat or cold.
--- Must be able to read and write English.
--- Must pass airport security background checks and travel for work as required.

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