Engine Test Cell Technician
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Date Posted
September 16, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
View details for Lincoln
Locations
Application Deadline
October 16, 2026
Description
The Engine Test Cell - Technician I assists with maintenance, inspection, repair, and testing primarily on TFE 731 engines, systems, and components, and a variety of other aircraft engines as needed. With moderate supervision, the Tech I performs work in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures, and customer specifications, while maintaining a safe and clean work environment. In addition, the position prepares and completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
Essential Job Functions
- With moderate supervision, assists in high quality inspections, servicing, maintenance, and testing of aircraft engines, systems, and components on a variety of aircraft engines using proper hand tools in a timely, clean, safe and professional manner with minimal rework. Orders general parts as needed.
- With moderate supervision, prepares various documents for record keeping purposes, as required by Company policy and FAA regulations (i.e. turnovers, engine process sheets, W.O. Sheets, personal training log, etc.).
- With assistance, locates and uses appropriate technical data and follows verbal instructions when accomplishing assigned maintenance tasks.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Job Specific Requirements
- Licenses/Certificates: Airframe and Powerplant Certificate preferred; Fork Lift qualified; Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; tool inventory per department tool list required.
- Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance 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
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- Two years 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.
- Enjoy Duncan Aviation’s On-Site Fitness & Health Clinics at the MRO locations.
- 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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