Job Description

A&P Lead Technician – Rockford, IL (Direct Hire)

Pay: $30–$35/hr + $1/hr night shift diff

Shifts:

• Wed–Sat, 6:00AM–4:30PM

• Wed–Sat, 4:00PM–2:30AM

• Wed–Sat or Sun–Wed, 4:00PM–2:30AM

Aerotek is supporting an aviation maintenance client in Rockford, IL that is hiring A&P Lead Technicians . This is a hands‑on leadership role supporting heavy maintenance on commercial aircraft.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and direct a team of mechanics (up to 12–15 techs).
• Set work priorities and ensure tasks are completed correctly and on time.
• Perform and sign off heavy maintenance tasks and rigging.
• Ensure work meets quality and safety standards.

What You Need

• Active A&P license (required).
• Leadership or supervisory experience (required).
• This can come from several backgrounds, including:
• Military crew chief experience + A&P license
• Civilian aircraft maintenance lead/supervisor roles
  • Technicians who’ve held supervisory roles and then earned their A&P
• 2+ years of aircraft maintenance experience (open to military with A&P + QA/inspection).

Work Environment

• Large, modern commercial aircraft facility.
• Work is performed inside a hangar; temperatures can vary seasonally.
• Primarily supporting 737 heavy maintenance.

Why People Like This Role

• PTO, paid holidays, full benefits, 401k, tuition assistance.
• Retention bonuses available at 1, 3, and 5 years.
• Stable schedule and consistent aircraft flow.

This is a Permanent position based out of Rockford, IL.

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $72000.00/yr.

Generous PTO accumulation • 11 Paid Holidays • Retention bonuses (1 year- $3,000, 3 years- $7,000, 5 years - $10,000) • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance • 401K Plan • Education Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement

This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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.

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