A&P Line Maintenance Mechanics

Job Description

About the Company STS Technical Services is a Top 100 staffing firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations, connecting skilled aviation professionals with career opportunities across the United States. Role Overview STS Technical Services is hiring A&P Line Maintenance Mechanics in Schiller Park, Illinois (ORD). This is a full-time, hands-on role supporting aircraft maintenance operations in a line maintenance environment. The Aircraft Maintenance Technician performs various maintenance functions on company aircraft in accordance with company policies, procedures and all applicable federal aviation regulations. The position sits in the Line Maintenance department and reports to the Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician. Position type: regular full-time, manual labor. Key Responsibilities Perform and assist approved work by leads within the scheduled shift, and coordinate all activities with the lead mechanic or station supervisor Ensure completeness of all assigned work documents and records, and perform required data entries Seek on-the-job training during work shifts to maintain qualification standards Research all pertinent information and materials for scheduled aircraft work Assist in the clean-up of maintenance work areas and maintain them to housekeeping standards Maintain tool control accountability and report lost or found tools immediately Comply with MEL, CDL and NEF program procedures Monitor completion of aircraft records including logbooks, work cards and engineering documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all maintenance documentation Maintain required training per AMTM guidelines prior to performing duties, and follow all approved procedures without deviation unless authorized Perform other duties as assigned Licences & Qualifications Required: FAA-certificated mechanic with Airframe, Powerplant, or both ratings Completion of an accredited A&P mechanic training course may be considered Must obtain Engine Run / Taxi qualification when requested by management, if applicable Must be able to pass a 10-year background check and location-specific requirements, and to obtain an Airport SIDA badge and U.S. Customs seal if required Experience Recommended: two years of experience performing maintenance on the Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777F / 777-300 or similar aircraft types Experience may include maintenance checks, engine changes, gear changes, structural repairs, flight control rigging and component maintenance Must demonstrate the company core values of safety, respect, trust, collaboration, value and passion Ability to read, write and understand English, write reports and correspondence, and communicate effectively with team members Ability to perform strenuous physical work, occasionally lifting objects over 100 lbs and frequently over 50 lbs; reasonable accommodations may be provided where applicable Additional Information Work may be performed in office, hangar, shop or open-air line maintenance environments, with exposure to outdoor elements and varying conditions. Employment type: contract. Location: Schiller Park, Illinois (ORD). Date posted: 25 September 2026. No requisition reference is published; the stable key is the job listing slug ap-line-maintenance-mechanic-jobs-schiller-park-illinois.

Requirements

• Perform and assist approved work by leads within the scheduled shift, and coordinate all activities with the lead mechanic or station supervisor
• Ensure completeness of all assigned work documents and records, and perform required data entries
• Seek on-the-job training during work shifts to maintain qualification standards
• Research all pertinent information and materials for scheduled aircraft work
• Assist in the clean-up of maintenance work areas and maintain them to housekeeping standards
• Maintain tool control accountability and report lost or found tools immediately
• Comply with MEL, CDL and NEF program procedures
• Monitor completion of aircraft records including logbooks, work cards and engineering documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all maintenance documentation
• Maintain required training per AMTM guidelines prior to performing duties, and follow all approved procedures without deviation unless authorized
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Required: FAA-certificated mechanic with Airframe, Powerplant, or both ratings
• Completion of an accredited A&P mechanic training course may be considered
• Must obtain Engine Run / Taxi qualification when requested by management, if applicable
• Must be able to pass a 10-year background check and location-specific requirements, and to obtain an Airport SIDA badge and U.S. Customs seal if required
• Recommended: two years of experience performing maintenance on the Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777F / 777-300 or similar aircraft types
• Experience may include maintenance checks, engine changes, gear changes, structural repairs, flight control rigging and component maintenance
• Must demonstrate the company core values of safety, respect, trust, collaboration, value and passion
• Ability to read, write and understand English, write reports and correspondence, and communicate effectively with team members
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work, occasionally lifting objects over 100 lbs and frequently over 50 lbs; reasonable accommodations may be provided where applicable