Aviation Technician at Eli Lilly and Company

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

What You Will Do:

• Perform all aspects of maintenance and repair of the company aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations as well as manufacturer’s instructions.

• Perform line service duties as needed including fueling, cleaning and servicing of aircraft for departures and post flight checks.

• Perform in the capacity of Flight Technician on a rotational schedule with other maintenance technicians.

• Technician will be responsible for returning aircraft to service utilizing their own airframe and power plant license.  

Your Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma / GED

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

• At least two years' current or recently active experience in aircraft maintenance and associated documentation.

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

• Completion of Post Offer Exam or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable.

Additional Skills / Preferences:

• Gulfstream G7 - 500/600 maintenance experience

• Familiarity with corporate aircraft operations and computer-based maintenance tracking and planning, Gulfstream preferred.

• Computer skills with Microsoft office programs.

• FAA Inspection Authorization

Additional Information:

• Work shift will revolve around the aircraft flight schedule on a rotational basis with other maintenance technicians

• Some travel with the company aircraft will be required acting as Flight Technician.

• Work will be physically demanding including climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy aircraft parts as well as having to fit within aircraft wings and structures for inspection purposes.

• A complete set of quality tools needed for general aircraft maintenance is required.

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Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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