Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Airframe & Powerplant

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. Support systemic aircraft issues related to the Intelsat airborne system .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $71,175 - $104,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting aircraft-based equipment and avionics systems, with a strong focus on process improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in creating and modifying technical documentation, while effectively managing multiple tasks and projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FAA Airframe & Power Plant CertificationsAvionics ExperienceElectrical Schematic ReadingTroubleshooting SkillsProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Process ImprovementTechnical DocumentationData AnalysisFault IsolationMetrics Definition

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Airframe & Power Plant Certifications

Industry Keywords

Aircraft Fleet SupportAvionics IndustryITAR/EAR ComplianceSystem EngineeringMaintenance Manuals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support systemic aircraft issues related to the Intelsat airborne system
Define, review, and modify installation and maintenance documents and procedures
Identify, develop, and drive process and tool improvements
Lead cross-functional teams in triaging system interaction issues and driving them to closure
Define dashboards and metrics and establish SLAs for the work conducted
Create, review, and modify maintenance manuals, fault isolation manuals, and service bulletins
Identify defects by reviewing system data logs
Collect data and generate weekly/monthly metrics on reported, triaged, and resolved issues
Serve as an SME for hardware-related technical issues and train other team members
Work with Operations, Development, System Engineering, Aircraft Engineering, Reliability, and Quality teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

FAA Airframe & Power Plant Certifications
Ability to address and troubleshoot problems associated with aircraft-based equipment
Experience with avionics and flight systems
Must be a US Person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR/EAR requirements
Beneficial to have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
Beneficial to have 2 years of experience in an aircraft fleet support or engineering role, ideally within the Avionics industry
Strong skills in reading electrical schematics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, with a hands-on approach
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional compensation and benefits may apply depending on the location and terms of employment
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer