Job Description:
As an Aviation Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in the repair and maintenance of turbine engines, associated components, and modules. Your responsibilities include disassembly, cleaning, inspection, testing, preservation, and reassembly of aviation equipment, all in strict accordance with FAA Regulations, OEM manuals, and related materials. In addition to technical duties, you will engage in customer service activities, ensuring clear communication regarding repair progress and satisfying customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Disassemble, clean, inspect, and repair various models of turbine engines, components, and modules following manufacturer requirements and TES quality procedures.
- Conduct preliminary receiving inspections of engines, modules, and components using precision measuring equipment to assess their condition.
- Evaluate engine components for serviceability/reparability with calibrated precision measuring equipment, adhering to manufacturer criteria.
- Inspect turbine engine components using non-destructive inspection methods such as fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle machinery.
- Record relevant data on inspected components using TES controlled documents and computer databases.
- Ensure that all inspections and repairs are performed according to current technical data and that all inspection records and forms are completed before returning products to service.
- Research aircraft and engine logs to determine life-limited component status, outstanding FAA Airworthiness Directives, and compliance.
- Complete required logbook/FAA Form 8130 entries for maintenance and repairs in accordance with FAR 43.
- Report discrepancies such as blueprint and diagram variances or improper tag documentation to the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- 2-3 years of related service experience in the aviation industry.
Specific Skills and Competencies:
- College degree or high school graduate with technical vocational training, preferably from a university, trade school, military aircraft maintenance program, or equivalent apprenticeship.
- A&P license required with extensive technical knowledge of specific types and models of aircraft turbine engines.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Possession of necessary hand tools.
- PC proficiency in MS Word and Excel, with the ability to learn corporate or industry software used in the position.
Physical Demands:
- Work in hangars, ramps, and engine shop environments with hoists, heavy parts, chemicals, fluids, and precision instruments while adhering to stringent housekeeping and safety regulations.
- Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Perform tasks that involve walking, sitting, driving, or standing for varying periods.
- Exposure to elevated noise levels during engine testing.