Experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Flightcheck Aviation Services · Bensenville, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Flightcheck Aviation Services (industrial) in Bensenville, IL. Perform all aircraft maintenance activities in accordance with Flightcheck’s RSM, QCM, customers’ procedures, FARs, and all other applicable rules and regulations.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Illinois: typical posted base $92k–$107k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 160 maintenance technician openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 168 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $81k–$107k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 51%
- PLC 40%
- Welding 33%
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Full description from Flightcheck Aviation ServicesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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
- ◆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.
- ◆Occasional travel
- ◆Perform other duties as they are assigned
Requirements
- ✓Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- ✓Must have a valid A&P and State Driver’s License
- ✓Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience as an AMT
- ✓Must be able to read, write and understand English and the ability to interpret technical data and special operating instructions
- ✓Must be able to lift and move up to 70 pounds
- ✓Must be able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening
- ✓Must be able to climb ladders ranging from 6 to 10 feet tall
Preferred, but not required
- ✓B737MAX
- ✓B767-200/300
- ✓B747-400/-8
- ✓B777-200/300
- ✓B787-8/9/10
- ✓A350-900/1000
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Flightcheck Commercial Aviation was founded in 2004 and is now one of the largest Commercial Line Maintenance providers. We provide technical handling, aircraft de-icing and limited ground handling for over 25 Domestic and International Airlines . Flightcheck provides workplace stability, Affordable comprehensive benefits and development/training opportunities for you to grow your career with us!
We are currently seeking exceptional individuals for our Aircraft Maintenance Technician team in Chicago, IL!
The Aircraft Mechanic will perform aircraft line maintenance activities in accordance with company, FAA, other regulatory, and customer standards. Responsible for accomplishing unscheduled/scheduled maintenance; to include, troubleshooting engines, landing gear, hydraulic systems, airframes, electrical systems, and oxygen systems. Remove and replace various system components, as required.
What we offer
- •Pay up to $47 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 vacation and holiday pay
- •In-house certification opportunities
- •Family oriented culture
- •Stable work environment with continuous development and training opportunities to help you grow your career with us!
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.