Aviation Service Technician (Phenom Focus)

Who We Are

Elliott Aviation, a leader in aircraft solutions, has an exciting opportunity for a Service Technician at our location in Milan, IL.

Since 1936, Elliott Aviation has been a world-class provider of customer-focused solutions for business aviation. In the world of business aviation, where precision, reliability, and world-class service define every mission, our Technicians play a pivotal role in keeping aircraft operating safely and performing at their best.

If you're energized by cutting-edge technology, thrive in fast-paced environments, and take pride in ensuring every aircraft is maintained to the highest standards of quality and safety, this is your opportunity to join a team that values expertise, initiative, and craftsmanship.

Why This Role Is Different

• Work across Elliott Aviation's diverse maintenance operation supporting a variety of turbine-powered aircraft.
• Serve as a key technical resource for Embraer Phenom aircraft maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting activities.
• Take ownership of maintenance projects from induction through delivery.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting skills while mentoring and supporting fellow technicians.
• Join a team known for quality workmanship, customer service, and long-term stability in business aviation.
• Industry-leading compensation, plus sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Position Summary

With limited supervision, completes testing, adjusting, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of airframe, engine, and component systems on a variety of aircraft models according to manufacturer specifications, company-approved procedures, FAA regulations, and customer expectations.

This position supports Elliott Aviation's core maintenance operation while serving as a maintenance resource for Embraer Phenom aircraft maintenance events, inspections, and troubleshooting activities.

A Day in the Life

Your day may begin reviewing work scopes, maintenance manuals, and project priorities for scheduled maintenance events. From there, you may be performing inspections, troubleshooting aircraft systems, completing repairs, or supporting maintenance activities on a variety of aircraft platforms.

When Phenom aircraft enter the facility, you'll serve as a technical resource for maintenance teams, helping ensure maintenance is performed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with manufacturer requirements and FAA regulations. Throughout the day, you'll collaborate with technicians, inspectors, planners, and leadership to deliver safe, high-quality results for our customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, servicing, repairs, modifications, and maintenance of aircraft and engine systems and components utilizing proper tools, equipment, and approved maintenance data.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, functional testing, and repair of airframe, engine, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and component systems.
• Support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events, major inspections, and aircraft-on-ground troubleshooting activities.
• Serve as a maintenance resource for Embraer Phenom aircraft maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting projects.
• Accurately document maintenance discrepancies, corrective actions, Service Bulletin compliance, and Airworthiness Directive compliance.
• Order, track, install, and document aircraft components and parts as required.
• Utilize OEM maintenance manuals, component maintenance manuals, engineering orders, wiring diagrams, and other approved technical data.
• Mentor and support developing technicians while promoting quality workmanship and continuous learning.
• Support, maintain, and comply with all Federal, OSHA, State, local regulations, and Elliott Aviation Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five to ten years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of FAR Parts 43, 65, 91, 135, and 145.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining turbine-powered aircraft.
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport access credentials.

Preferred

• Direct maintenance experience supporting Embraer Phenom 100 and/or Phenom 300 aircraft.
• Experience performing scheduled inspections and unscheduled maintenance on Phenom aircraft.
• Previous experience in a Part 145 Repair Station environment.
• Experience mentoring or training technicians.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.

Physical Requirements

• Routinely lifts up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Stands for long periods of time with frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, and stooping.
• Uses hands to reach and feel with repetitive motion.
• Good finger dexterity.
• Reads, writes, speaks, and understands English fluently.
• Visual acuity correctable to 20/20.
• Works in confined spaces, extreme temperatures, heights above six feet, noisy environments, and around aircraft operations.
• Works with and around products and materials associated with aircraft maintenance.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess minimum tooling required to perform assigned duties.
• Regular attendance required.
• Must be able to work various shifts and overtime as directed.
• Occasional overnight and short-notice travel may be required.

We Offer

• Benefits on Day 1
• Relocation Assistance
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• FREE Generic Prescriptions
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Company Match
• Technical and Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Growth Within a Leading Aviation Organization
• FUN!

Compensation

The base hourly range for this role is $45.00 USD - $60.00 USD. The pay range provided is a good-faith estimate representative of experience levels. Specific compensation will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, and geographic location.

Join a team where passion for aviation meets a culture of excellence and help shape the future of flight through innovation, craftsmanship, and world-class aircraft modernization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Elliott Aviation is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.