Job description
Aircraft Mechanic -* USTechs*
About US Techs
We move the airport. Between touchdown and takeoff, airlines of all sizes, capabilities, and national origins count on US Techs to provide safe, dependable, and economical aircraft repositioning at one of the world’s largest and busiest airports.
Gate management experts. Since 2007 US Techs has repositioned over 90,000 aircraft for domestic and international clients, including commercial, freight, and commuter subsidiaries. Based at O’Hare International, one of the world’s largest and busiest airports, we specialize in customized solutions for the aviation industry. Our commitment to safety, professionalism, and innovation set us apart.
Leading in green standards. Every year, US Techs save customers between 2 - 3 million gallons of jet fuel at O’Hare International alone. Today, we are years ahead of most companies, having already reached Net Zero. This commitment to integrated, renewable energy sources throughout our operations furthers US Techs’ long-range goal of helping customers align with the aviation industry’s pledge to cut carbon emissions to Net Zero by 2035.
Towing aircraft, moving an industry. The first is to hire commercial pilots for our repositioning crews. The first is to provide dashboard access for real-time tracking. The first is to create a virtual training center. US Techs are repositioning the future of aviation. Add to this our record of zero safety incidents and repositioning innovations that continue to reduce customer costs at every level while increasing operational efficiencies and overall sustainability goals, and it is clear how US Techs is helping to advance 21st Century aviation from the ground up.
Job Description:
We are seeking 9 A&P Technicians to reposition aircraft at O’Hare
International Airport according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and US Techs regulations, procedures, and instructions.
Performs the following duties assigned using the checklist for starting and shutting APU’s; setting up radio communication with the tower and documenting all work performed.
Job Requirements:
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent
-Must be able to pass Company/DOT Drug Test
-Valid driver’s license required
-Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and days off
-Ability to read, write fluently speak and understand English language
-Must fulfill criminal background check to qualify for unescorted access privileges to Airport Identification Display Area (SIDA)
-Must be able to secure appropriate authority and/pr Custom Security badges
-Must complete a Release of Information form regarding a request for previous DOT drug and alcohol test records
-Dependability is a must
Must be able to perform following functions in variable weather and environmental conditions:
· Be able to maintain balance to prevent falling while climbing, moving platform stairs, using forklift and when moving around the aircraft.
· Occasionally lift and carry aircraft parts, components and tools weighing between 6.3 lbs. and 8 lbs.
· Lift above shoulder to connect/remove aircraft equipment such as external power cable.
· Frequently reaching knee to shoulder to perform tasks such as moving stairs and platforms, repairing, or refurbishing equipment, rebuilding, or testing avionics equipment and when repairing sheet metal.
· Frequent reaching below knee is required when performing such tasks as checking and changing tires and filling tire nitrogen, inspecting under aircraft, and working on rudder and flap cables and electrical wiring while sitting in the belly of the aircraft.
· Frequent rotation of the neck, upper and lower back when the mechanic rotates to manipulate body into aircraft openings and spaces, when working in small spaces and when moving parts in/out of the aircraft.
· Drive vehicles weighing up to 10 tons in congested areas requiring good depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors red, green, and yellow.
· Pushing out/towing of aircraft involving driving vehicles weighing up to 2 tons, this requires good depth perception.
· Possible exposure to high-noise level environment, dust, jet fumes and potentially toxic and/or dangerous chemicals which may affect the respiratory system, eyes, or the skin.
· Read and write legibly to complete forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
All the above functions are normally performed within certain narrow time constraints, which are usually dictated upon the actual arrival of an aircraft and its scheduled departure. The failure to perform these functions properly may result in serious injury to passengers, employees, and damaged ground equipment and/or company aircraft.
Job Type: Full- Time
Pay: From $37-$45 / hr -based on experience
Benefits:
- 401(k) Profit Sharing
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: O’Hare International airport
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Aircraft maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Airframe & Powerplant License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person