Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) Apprenticeships in Illinois
A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) apprenticeships in Illinois are on-the-job training positions where you log the supervised work experience 14 CFR 65.77 requires for your FAA mechanic certificate — you don't need to go to A&P school.
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Where can I find an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship in Illinois?
No A&P supervisor in Illinois is accepting apprentices on Grease Pilot yet. Grease Pilot lists 100 places to ask about on-the-job training across 57 cities: FAA-certificated repair stations and A&P mechanics who have not listed as supervisors yet. The supervised hours you log count toward the experience 14 CFR 65.77 requires for your A&P certificate — no Part 147 school needed. Most of the places to ask are in Rockford, Chicago, and Sugar Grove.
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A&P Supervisors Accepting Apprentices in Illinois
No A&P supervisor in Illinois is accepting apprentices on Grease Pilot yet.
Places to Ask About On-the-Job Training in Illinois
In Illinois, these are FAA-certificated repair stations and A&P mechanics who have not listed as supervisors yet. None has posted an apprenticeship on Grease Pilot, so ask them whether they take apprentices. Where we have an email on file, sign up and Grease Pilot sends them your request.
| Name | City | FAA Cert | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avionics Place | Rockford | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Chronos Aviation LLC | Rockford | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Ingenium Aerospace LLC | Rockford | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Kaney Aerospace INC | Rockford | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Air Spares Unlimited LLC | Chicago | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Jen-air LLC | Chicago | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Jon | Chicago | A&P | A&P Mechanic | Sign up to connect |
| Justin | Chicago | A&P | A&P Mechanic | Sign up to connect |
| Leonard | Chicago | A&P | A&P Mechanic | Sign up to connect |
| Samuel | Chicago | A&P, IA | A&P Mechanic | Sign up to connect |
| Treyvionn | Chicago | A&P, IA | A&P Mechanic | Sign up to connect |
| Carver Aero LLC | Sugar Grove | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Chicago Jet Group LLC | Sugar Grove | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Eclipse Aerospace INC | Sugar Grove | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Joliet Avionics INC | Sugar Grove | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Berkley International INC | Wheeling | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Cc Industries INC | Wheeling | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Chicago Executive Service Center LLC | Wheeling | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Premier Air Center, LLC | Wheeling | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Helicopters INC | Cahokia | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Acl Airshop LLC | Elk Grove Village | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Magnetic Inspection Laboratory INC | Elk Grove Village | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Panasonic Avionics Corporation | Elk Grove Village | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Standardaero Business Aviation Services LLC | Springfield | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
| Metal Improvement Company LLC | Addison | Part 145 | Repair Station | Sign up to connect |
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Certified A&P mechanics claim or create their listing free with Grease Pilot's Mechanic Free membership, and maintenance shops with MX Shop Free; both include one A&P apprentice seat and digital OJT sign-offs.
FAA FSDO Serving Illinois
What is a FSDO? Your local FAA office: it verifies the on-the-job hours you've logged and clears you to take the FAA mechanic tests.
Greater Chicago Flight Standards District Office
- FAA page: faa.gov FSDO page
- Address: 2300 E. Devon Avenue, Suite 261, Des Plaines, IL 60018 (by appointment only)
- Phone: (847) 294-8700
Common Questions
What opportunities are available in Illinois as an A&P mechanic?
Boeing built a $200 million factory at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, to produce the U.S. Navy's MQ-25 Stingray, the Navy's first operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft. Beyond that, FAA-certificated maintenance shops across Illinois can supervise on-the-job training where you log experience toward your A&P certificate under 14 CFR 65.77.
Do I need to attend an A&P school in Illinois?
No. Some of the FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance schools in Illinois include Lewis University (Romeoville), Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Lincoln Land Community College (Springfield), Southwestern Illinois College (Granite City), Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Chicago), Rock Valley College Aviation Tech (Rockford). You don't have to attend one — the FAA also recognizes documented on-the-job training under 14 CFR 65.77 as a path to A&P eligibility.
How on-the-job training works anywhere in the U.S. — the hours, the FAA tests, and what you need to start — is in our A&P on-the-job training guide.
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About A&P apprenticeships
In Illinois, the state employs about 3,370 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, earning a median wage of about $81,680/year (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2025). Entry-level pay starts near $46,460/year and experienced mechanics earn up to about $130,950/year. A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) mechanics are certified by the FAA under 14 CFR Part 65. On-the-job training is a recognized route to certification eligibility. Learn more from the FAA experience requirements, the U.S. Department of Labor's Registered Apprenticeship program, and the BLS profile for Aircraft Mechanics (49-3011).