Sr Aviation Mechanic

About HCC/CCI

Henry Crown & Company/CC Industries is a Chicago-based, privately-held company that manages business, philanthropic, and family interests on behalf of a multi-generational family.  The business ventures fall into broadly-defined categories: wholly-owned operating companies, public and private equity investments, and real estate. The enterprise also supports individual and collective giving through Crown Family Philanthropies and provides traditional family office services across generations. The enterprise employs approximately 350 professionals in the areas of investment management, corporate development, financial operations, tax, research and innovation, human resources, information technologies, and legal.

Why work for us?

We are a private enterprise with more than a 100-year legacy and track record of financial success, supporting our communities, and taking care of our employees.  We plan strategically with a long-term time horizon and an integrated approach to access superior opportunities and optimize financial results.  Integrity, collaboration, and dedication are cornerstones of our workplace culture that create rewarding professional experiences.

Position Description

The Sr Aviation Mechanic is expected to perform servicing and maintenance on our company business jet fleet, tooling, and ground support equipment. May be required to assist the Aircraft Cleaner in performing his/her assigned duties when necessary. May be asked to assist the Hangar Facilities Manager in performing maintenance on the Hangar and associated facilities as necessary. Aviation Mechanics may be assigned as Crew Chief to specific aircraft in order ensure their assigned aircraft conforms to its type design and is in condition for safe operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, & scheduled or unscheduled maintenance on our fleet of aircraft including but not limited to:
  • Act as Crew Chief for assigned aircraft(s) (see attached description for reference)
  • Troubleshooting and repairing squawks
  • Assisting with scheduled inspections
  • Loading navigation & charts databases
  • Downloading trend monitoring data
  • Battery servicing
  • General servicing
  • Be completely familiar with aircraft maintenance schedule and maintenance documentation including aircraft Maintenance Publications, Return to Service procedures, Service Bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives
• Handle departures and arrivals of company aircraft including:
  • Assisting crew with preparing for a departure
  • Perform post flight inspections
  • Service aircraft as required
  • Assist with passenger baggage and ground transportation teams and assigned projects within department.
• Assist Aircraft Cleaner with his duties as required:
  • Exterior & interior cleaning
  • Waxing
  • Lavatory servicing
  • Trash removal
• Assist with hangar/facility maintenance including:
  • Floor cleaning
  • Keeping hangar and grounds clean
  • Ordering hangar supplies
• Service ground support equipment:
  • Tug maintenance
  • Snow blower
  • De-ice cart
  • External power carts
  • Man lift
  • Floor scrubber
• Towing/ground handling
• Fueling
• Cleaning
• De-icing
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, college degree preferred
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificates with an Inspection Authorization
• 7+ years’ experience actively maintaining business jets
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word programs
• Comply with all company managed OSHA and HAZCOM programs and procedures

The Starting Salary Range: $140k - $160k. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. To see an overview of all our benefits please go to our career portal here.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals experiencing disability and BIPOC are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At CC Industries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.