Licensed Aircraft Engine Mechanic III (West Palm Beach)

Overview

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

Responsibilities

As a Licensed Aircraft Engine Mechanic III, you will perform turbine engine repair or overhaul inclusive of troubleshooting (both on or off wing), disassembly, cleaning, inspection & NDI, machining, assembly, testing, and preservation tasks conducted in the process of approving for return to service any aircraft, engine, module, accessory or part for which the repair station is rated, according to their ability and certification to perform such work, following all health and safety practices and requirements.

• Follow all required standards in the performance of assigned work displaying appropriate competencies in accordance with FAA Regulations, OEM manuals, and related materials. Incumbent is required to meet all training requirements set out in a separate, but specific Training Matrices chart for each job. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Conduct necessary troubleshooting and/or repair (either on or off wing) on turbine engines.
• Disassembly and assembly of various models of turbine engines according to sequence utilizing aircraft tools, balance machines, surface grinders, drill presses, and other equipment for repair and/or overhaul.
• Receive engine parts to conduct inspections using precision measuring tools in order to detect physical defects such as cracks, burns, foreign object damages, proper screws, and structure deviations.
• Evaluate engine parts to determine which parts are repairable or unrepairable; refer to micrometers and other precision-measurement tests to determine further routing to other destinations or to scrap parts.
• Inspect aircraft engine parts to determine and/or perform NDT requirements.
• Utilize applicable database systems in order to retrieve information regarding parts inventory, manufacturing models, serial numbers, and/or other pertinent information to ensure proper documentation.
• Refer to technical publications, specification sheets, and/or other regulatory requirements in order to ensure that all tasks have been completed in proper sequence and required signed-off.
• Customer contact and travel (up to 50% of the time) may be required.
• General facility cleaning and maintenance.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an aircraft overhaul/MRO environment, including troubleshooting, inspections, maintenance, and repair of corporate aircraft airframes and turbofan engines.
• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft & engine maintenance manuals, IPCs, SRMs, and engineering drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional and customer-focused demeanor. This position requires extensive interaction with customers and work is frequently performed at customer locations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to learn company-specific and industry-related software applications.
• Must provide and maintain the hand tools required to perform assigned duties.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Characteristics

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Level II NDT Certification (preferred).

Benefits that make life better

• 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