Head Aircraft Mechanic (Jet) jobs in Rockford, IL

Job Description

We are seeking an independent and self-motivated Lead Aircraft Mechanic to support our crew and ensure the safety of our aircraft. As part of the Maintenance team, this person will be responsible for routine aircraft maintenance for SC Aviation and customers’ aircraft. This is a second-shift, Monday-Friday position based in Janesville, WI.

We’ve been offering a world-class aviation experience to our customers for over 70 years, if you’re a team player, have a strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to excellence – you may be the right person to help us continue this tradition!

What You’ll Do:
You’ll serve as a supervisor to the second shift maintenance team and be an integral part of SC Aviation’s safety and maintenance team. In addition to performing routine maintenance, you will be doing basic troubleshooting and repairs to ensure minimum schedule impact on all SC Aviation’s managed aircraft without compromising safety or quality.

You’ll work on our fleet that includes Hawker 800XPs, Falcon 2000s, and Falcon 900s. You’ll also be responsible for:
• Demonstrating technical expertise
• Independently performing scheduled inspections
• Ensuring that all aircraft are safe for flight before scheduled flights begin departure
• Performing required operational checks as required for SCA operations
• Procuring parts from external vendors
• Providing daily maintenance work, aircraft status, and time records
• Communicating with flight crews regarding aircraft status
• Training Junior Aircraft Mechanics as needed

Qualifications

We need an experienced Aircraft Mechanic who’s comfortable working both single-handedly and in a team environment on aircraft. This position will typically work Monday thru Friday, 2pm – 10pm.

In addition to a high attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to effectively work with minimal supervision, we are looking for:
• FAA A&P Mechanics License
• 2 years’ aviation maintenance experience
• A solid knowledge and demonstrated experience maintaining aircraft for continued safe operations
• Strong mechanical aptitude for inspecting equipment, identifying issues, and performing minor repairs
• A proven record of effectively communicating with supervisors, line service, parts, pilots, and dispatch
• Supervisory or leadership experience
• A working knowledge and use of MS Office and Windows applications, especially Excel for communicating and reporting
• Experience with Hawker or Falcon aircraft is highly preferred

About Us

Based in Janesville, WI, SC Aviation, Inc. offers international, private jet air charter and aircraft management services. We've been offering a “world class” business aviation experience for almost 70 years in the midwest. SC Aviation, Inc. is an affiliate company of Colony Brands, Inc. which is one of North America's largest, multi-channel direct-marketing companies. We generously support the communities we work in and offer many benefits and programs that support the well-being of our employees.

Benefits Details

SC Aviation is a subsidiary of Colony Brands, Inc. We are not just about growing our profits – We are about giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work. We also offer our employees many great rewards in addition to monetary compensation:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• A robust Wellness Program including Onsite Healthcare
• Superb Retirement Plans (401K & a company-funded Pension Plan)
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits
• Educational Assistance
• Company Profit-Sharing
• Company Product Discounts
• And, so MANY more!