Aircraft Engine Mechanic
About The Position
Kalitta Turbines is an FAA-certified Repair Station that has maintained, serviced, and repaired TFE731 and CF34-3 engines since 1986. The Aircraft Engine Mechanic supports the company’s turbine maintenance and repair operations, helping provide on-demand, as-needed, and scheduled services to keep aircraft operational. The role involves disassembling, inspecting, and assembling engines according to manufacturer manuals; performing engine removals and installations on-wing; reading OEM manuals and using precision measuring tools; and carrying out repair processes on engine components. The position is based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and cannot be performed from home. The employee must be available full-time and work overtime when required.
Requirements
- Airframe & Powerplant License required.
- High school graduate or GED.
- Must pass a DOT/FAA pre-employment drug screen and a DOT/FAA-compliant background check.
- Must understand, read, and write English.
- Must be reliable, punctual, flexible, motivated, resourceful, energetic, organized, and able to manage and be managed.
- Must be able to multi-task and respect and maintain confidentiality.
- Must be service oriented and able to work at a fast pace and handle stress and problematic issues with a good attitude.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be available full-time and work overtime when required.
Nice To Haves
- Aircraft engine experience preferred.
- Experience with CF34 and TFE-731 engines preferred.
Responsibilities
- Disassemble, inspect, and assemble engines in accordance with manufacturers’ manuals.
- Perform engine removals and installations on-wing.
- Read OEM manuals and use precision measuring tools.
- Perform repair processes on engine components.
- Multi-task, maintain confidentiality, and provide service-oriented support.
- Work at a fast pace and handle stress and problematic issues with a good attitude.
- Communicate effectively and work within a team-focused environment.
Benefits
- Short-term benefits (specific coverage not stated).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Basic life insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
- Travel Assistance Program.
- Fidelity 401(k) with a company match starting at an unspecified level.
- BCBS Medical 500 PPO and 1000 PPO options, dental PPO, and prescription coverage starting after 60 days.
- EyeMed vision coverage.
- Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent care.
- Long-term disability.
- Life insurance for employee, spouse, and child.
- Accident and critical illness insurance for employee, spouse, and child.
- Hospital indemnity coverage for employee, spouse, and child.
- Met Law coverage.
- Nationwide voluntary pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
