AOG Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Corporate & General Aviation

Supporting a diverse range of aircraft across corporate, general aviation, and commercial operations. This role includes travel throughout the Midwest and mainly Chicago as part of a rotating AOG (Aircraft on Ground) response team.

Key ResponsibilitiesPerform maintenance and troubleshooting on corporate and private aircraft both in-hangar and during AOG travel assignments.Participate in a weekly on-call rotation for AOG response; optional AOG travel opportunities available outside of scheduled rotation.Float between multiple STL-area locations as needed, including support for commercial operations (e.g., Allegiant at MidAmerica Airport) and general aviation (flight school aircraft).Lead project management for assigned maintenance tasks, including coordinating updates with flight departments, maintenance control teams, and aircraft owners.Communicate directly with passengers, owners, and stakeholders during AOG events to ensure timely return-to-service and a high level of customer service.Maintain detailed documentation that goes beyond standard logbook entries to clearly tell the story of each project.Qualifications3+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance; AOG experience strongly preferred. Candidates with a strong interest in AOG work but limited direct experience will also be considered.Corporate/private airframes; experience with operators such as Stephens, West Star MRT, Gulfstream FAST, Jet East, NetJets, or Flexjet is a plus.Strong communication skills. Clear, professional documentation.

Work Environment & Schedule

Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (flexibility required).Weekly 7-on/7-off on-call rotation for AOG travel, including weekends and after-hours.Travel radius of approximately 300 miles (frequent trips to Chicago; occasional travel to cities like Kansas City, Indianapolis, Nashville, Little Rock, and Des Moines).Travel typically conducted in teams of two technicians.Work performed in a non-climate-controlled hangar environment.Company culture emphasizes quality workmanship and fast return-to-service turnaround times.Why Join?Be part of a growing AOG operation with opportunities for overtime and travel pay.Gain exposure to a variety of aircraft and maintenance environments.Work for a company that supports multiple aviation sectors, including private, commercial, and flight school operations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company 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.

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