A & E Technician
About The Position
In this role, you will work in a team environment to perform maintenance, inspections, repairs, modifications, and testing of military engines. The work includes supporting engine installation and testing in test stands, maintaining test cell facilities, removing and installing engine modules, performing machining and repair operations, troubleshooting aircraft systems, and completing required documentation. The position also requires using technical publications and manuals, operating manlifts and forklifts, and consistently producing high-quality work while following environmental safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 4 years of related experience.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours or shifts as required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability and willingness to work in changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels.
- Ability and willingness to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
- Ability and willingness to travel 30 percent of the time.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must have an active or current U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs.
- Must be willing and able to complete additional security screening as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain military base access.
- Ability to meet all requirements of the Zero Tolerance DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
Nice To Haves
- Two-year technical degree.
- Demonstrated ability to train others.
- Strong communication and people skills.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in a team environment.
- Problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to perform all line maintenance functions unsupervised at any time.
Responsibilities
- Assist with installing engines in the test stand, setting up the engine and test-enabling hardware, conducting engine tests, and removing testing materials.
- Perform maintenance and inspections of test cell facilities.
- Remove and install jet engine modules, including performing machining and repair operations using hand tools, specialized tools, equipment, hardware, and fixtures.
- Complete documentation neatly and proficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Understand and use maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, component overhaul manuals, engine manuals, service bulletins, and military publications.
- Troubleshoot and perform aircraft system tests.
- Consistently perform work to the highest quality standards.
- Follow environmental safety policies and procedures.
- Operate manlifts and forklifts.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Site Director or Lead Technician.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan with a 401(k) savings plan, company matching contributions, and company retirement contributions.
- Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
- Tuition assistance.
- Adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off for vacation or illness.
- Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary or commission, according to the plan.
- Professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
