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Flight Engineer/Aircraft Technician

BioSpace
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2025
Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.

Job Description

Purpose

The Flight Engineer reports to the Director of Aviation Maintenance and is responsible for flying on corporate aircraft during international travel, will provide technical expertise during in-flight and AOG situations, along with tending to the comfort and safety needs of passengers while conducting appropriate cabin management practices. The Flight Engineer will have a solid understanding of on-board communication systems to include satellite TV, satellite internet, and Iridium phone systems. While at home station, the flight engineer will perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, launch/recovery support, and proper documentation of company aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturers' inspection and maintenance programs, and Department and Company policy. The Flight Engineer will be a dynamic role to ensure the utmost quality criteria of company aircraft.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, engine runs and taxi operations that conform to the standards established by the Company, regulations, and industry best practices
  • Availability to work nights, weekends, or flexible hours as determined by flight schedule - Ability to optimize aircraft dispatch reliability and operational availability through the role of Flight Engineer during international travel
  • Act as passenger service provider and safety coordinator. Requires training in evacuation procedures, medical aid, passenger service, and food handling procedures.
  • Ensure cabin configuration and associated management functions are performed in accordance with Departmental policies and procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of all onboard passenger service and cabin entertainment equipment
  • Oversee that work performed by contract maintenance facilities is accomplished and properly documented in accordance with FAA and AbbVie department requirements
  • Provide active participation in the Department Safety Management System (SMS)
  • Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory; including ordering, shipping and receiving.


Qualifications

  • 2 years of aviation maintenance/avionics experience
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in time-sensitive situations
  • Have thorough understanding of avionics/electrical/computer systems
  • Provide a professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills
  • Effective communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
  • Proficiency with the use of technology and computer knowledge to include Microsoft Office and related business applications
  • Pursue on-going technical training and remain cognizant of industry advancements through conferences and seminars


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture. Salary: $82,500 - $157,500
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms


Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

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Salary : $82,500 - $157,500

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