Aircraft 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 Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for servicing and maintaining the company’s business jet fleet, tooling, and ground support equipment. This role also involves assisting with hangar facilities maintenance, supporting Aircraft Cleaner duties, and acting as Crew Chief for specific aircraft to ensure airworthiness and conformity to type design.

Responsibilities

• Perform towing, ground handling, fueling, cleaning, and de-icing of company aircraft.
• Handle aircraft departures and arrivals:
  • Assist flight crew in departure preparation.
  • Perform post-flight inspections and servicing as needed.
  • Support passenger baggage handling and ground transportation.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including troubleshooting and repairing discrepancies.
• Serve as Crew Chief for assigned aircraft:
  • Ensure compliance with maintenance schedules and documentation.
  • Manage aircraft maintenance publications, return-to-service procedures, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives.
• Perform servicing tasks such as loading navigation databases, downloading trend monitoring data, battery servicing, and general maintenance tasks.
• Support Aircraft Cleaner in performing interior and exterior cleaning, waxing, lavatory servicing, and trash removal.
• Comply with company-managed OSHA and HAZCOM programs and procedures.
• Assist with hangar and facility upkeep:
  • Clean hangar floors and maintain facility cleanliness.
  • Order and manage hangar supplies.
• Service and maintain ground support equipment:
  • Tugs, snow blowers, de-ice carts, external power carts, man lifts, and floor scrubbers.
• Attend technical schools and seminars as required.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Maintenance and Assistant Chief of Maintenance to perform assigned duties.
• Execute additional tasks as directed by the Chief of Maintenance, Assistant Chief of Maintenance, or Director of Aviation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificates
• Minimum of 3 years maintaining business jets
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications
• Being able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Having strong mathematical skills
• Knowing about aircraft materials and their properties
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Physical ability to perform tasks involving lifting, climbing, and operating equipment
• Strong time-management and organizational skills

The Starting Salary Range: $110k - $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 .

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.