Engine Line Technician
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Date Posted
September 16, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
View details for Battle Creek
Locations
Application Deadline
October 16, 2026
Description
Overview
The Engine Line Technician, with limited supervision, assists with inspecting, troubleshooting, adjusting, repairing and other general tasks related to the maintenance and repair of aircraft engines, systems, and components on a variety of engines, using Personal Protection Equipment in a safe and clean work environment according to manufacturer’s specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures, and customer specifications. In addition, this position prepares and completes appropriate documentation and training logs in a timely manner; and may perform as a Qualified Inspector (QI).
Essential Job Functions
- With limited supervision, assists in high quality inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining of aircraft engines, systems, and components on a variety of aircraft engines using proper tooling in a timely, clean, safe and professional manner. Accurately orders required parts as needed.
- With limited supervision, prepares various documents required by Company policy and FAA regulations. Demonstrates proficiency of Duncan Aviation work order system by completing accurate and timely discrepancies and corrective action statements, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives (AD), and compliance statements.
- Locates and uses appropriate technical data, follows verbal instructions, and accepts directions from other shop personnel when accomplishing assigned maintenance tasks. May provide OJT to less experienced technicians.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Job Specific Requirements
- Licenses/Certificates: Airframe & Powerplant Certificate required; Mobile and Overhead Crane Certification; Fork Lift qualified; Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; tool inventory per department tool list required; Able to obtain QI designation as company needs.
- Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required; overnight and short notice travel required.
- Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.; reads small print; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; tolerates products, materials and fumes associated with component maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting.
- Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and in noisy environments.
Education and Experience
Engine Line Technician I:
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- Entry level - 0-2 years of airframe/engine maintenance experience required.
Engine Line Technician II:
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- Minimum two years airframe/engine maintenance experience required.
Engine Line Technician III:
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- Five years airframe/engine maintenance experience required.
Available Benefits
- Moving is expensive and hard work! Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
- Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) that is available to team members on day one.
- Plan for your medical needs with a Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
- Save for your future through our 401(k) program where you can begin contributions within your first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed.
- Participate in Duncan Aviation’s Tool Account Program, to acquire & grow your Tool Inventory all while making interest free payments.
- Take advantage of a variety of In-House Training opportunities, or use Tuition Assistance to further your education.
Duncan Aviation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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