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Aircraft Engine Mechanic (CFM56)

by StandardAero

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Date Posted

October 9, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

Negotiable

Cost of Living

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Locations

Dallas, Texas

Application Deadline

November 8, 2026

Description

Aircraft Engine Mechanic (CFM56)

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.

As an entry level or minimum experienced Engine Mechanic I (CFM56), you'll maintain, repair, and overhaul aircraft engines, modules, components and accessories to assure compliance with established company standards, contractual obligations and airworthiness regulatory requirements. Performs technical troubleshooting using mechanical ability and extensive product knowledge. Cross trains in other complementary skills as needed to support production requirements.

What you'll do:

  • Perform dismantling and assembly of complete engines, modules, components and assemblies in accordance with all customer, regulatory, and company requirements using hand or power tools.
  • Interpret technical specifications, directives and relevant publications to identify product discrepancies and deficiencies.
  • Interpret technical standards, drawings, specifications, and other relevant documentation using mechanical precision measuring tools and instruments as required; verifies the conformance of parts to manuals and blueprints with respect to measurements.
  • Replace defective parts and reassembles units ensuring conformance with applicable regulations and manufacturer's specifications.
  • Participate in continuous improvement of cell processes.
  • Cross train in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
  • Move between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
  • Participate in cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
  • Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret schematics, graphs, blueprints, and other technical information.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average work day.
  • Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods.
  • High degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy and precision.
  • Basic knowledge and proficiency in the proper use of precision measuring equipment.
  • Ability to follow and understand related company instructions, company processes, overhaul manuals, and original equipment manufacturer's manuals.
  • Ability to work 1st, 2nd or weekend shift as required.
  • Entry level candidates who have completed an A&P program are encouraged to apply.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Characteristics:

  • FAA Powerplant certification is a plus.

Benefits that make life better at StandardAero:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
  • Paid Time Off starting on day one
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Learning & Training opportunities
  • Enjoy a better work-life balance with many shop positions offering a 4-day workweek — 10-hour shifts, typically Monday through Thursday.

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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Dallas, Texas

What aviation pay actually covers in Dallas — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).

Median Household Income
$67,760
Median Rent
$1,403/mo
Median Home Value
$295,300
Gasoline (1 gal)
$4.15
Restaurant Meal
$16.05
Milk (1 L)
$0.99
Eggs (dozen)
$1.95

Rent runs about 24.8% of median income in Dallas — affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.

AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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