Aircraft Mechanic

Now hiring for an Aircraft Mechanic to maintain a fleet of ERJ 135 and 145 aircraft at the Quincy Regional Airport

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as an Aircraft Mechanic, where you will perform line and heavy maintenance on ERJ's 135 and 145's, as well as CRJ 200's. Your role will involve maintaining and repairing a fleet of ERJ 135 and 145 aircraft, including aircraft engines and components, all in accordance with specifications. You will be responsible for documenting maintenance procedures, including component damage and origins. Safety will be a priority in all operational processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily scheduled and non-scheduled inspections, maintenance, repair, and alterations of aircraft.

• Troubleshoot defective aircraft systems and components effectively.

• Carry out line maintenance on all incoming and outgoing flights.

• Document maintenance procedures, including component damage, origin, and condition.

Essential Skills

• A&P License

• At least 1 year of CRJ or ERJ experience

• Ability to work independently

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Best candidates will have an A&P and over 3 years of CRJ and ERJ experience.

Why Work Here?

Be part of a growing company that is expanding its airline and charter operations, now operating regional flights in various new airports. Experience a small company feel with extensive training opportunities and a culture that values accountability. This is a great opportunity for advancement, as evidenced by our second shift supervisor who started as a contractor.

Work Environment

This role primarily involves working outside to perform line maintenance. The shift runs Monday through Friday from 7:00pm to 3:30am, though it may vary depending on incoming flights.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Quincy, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/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 Quincy,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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.

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.

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.