AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN I)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for assisting the Aircraft Maintenance Foreman in providing for the maintenance requirements of all state-owned fixed- and rotary-wing aircrafts. This position is responsible for acting on flight generated discrepancies, monitoring deferred discrepancies, performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and providing assistance for all aircraft inspection programs. The incumbent is further responsible for assisting in the housekeeping of the aircraft and maintenance facilities.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college PLUS a valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe andPowerplant (A&P) certificate OR four years of experience in the field of aircraft repair working as alicensed A&P technician PLUS a valid FAA A&P certificate.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Requires successful completion of a pre-employment examination and drug and alcohol testing, and random drug/alcohol testing.
Requires occasional statewide travel, which may include overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cessna Single Engine Aircraft.
Experience with Beechcraft King Air 350 Aircraft.
Working knowledge of aviation maintenance software and on-line aviation maintenance manual systems.
Avionics Maintenance Technician experience.

Responsibilities

Provides for the expeditious disposition of discrepancies as well as all scheduled, unscheduled, androutine maintenance on all state aircraft.
Ensures section supervision is kept advised of the status of discrepancies, work in progress, andestimated completion date.
Provides for the cleanliness, operation of support equipment, and the general housekeeping of themaintenance facilities.
Provides line service for state aircraft whenever the need arises.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conduciveto the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources