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StandardAero

Licensed Aircraft Mechanic

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An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.

$75,664 / year median in North Carolina

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Aircraft Engine Mechanic (New London, North Carolina) 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. 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. As an Aircraft Engine Mechanic, 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 train in other complementary skills as needed to support production requirements. What you'll do: 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 not limited to the following: Conducts 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. Receives 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. Evaluates engine parts to determine which parts are repairable or unrepairable; refers 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. Utilizes applicable database system in order to retrieve information regarding parts inventory, manufacturing models, serial numbers, and/or other pertinent information to ensure proper documentation. Refers 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 25% of the time) may be required. General facility cleaning and maintenance.
Position Requirements:
1 - 5 years or more experience in gas turbine engine/components maintenance and repair. FAA Airframe and Power Plant license required or must be acquired within 1 year of job award. Previous engine maintenance experience in the aerospace field on turbine engines. Computer literacy skills are required. Must be able to read, interpret and understand technical manuals, work specifications and written work instructions, ability to read micrometers and other precision-measuring instruments. Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally with pers, clients, and public. Ability to get along with co-workers and peers. Maintenance of regular attendance and punctuality with customary tolerance. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. High School diploma or GED.
Preferred Characteristics:
Engine maintenance experience on Pratt and Whitney experience 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