Engine Mechanic

Tyonek Native Corporation•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Engine Mechanic performs depot-level aircraft maintenance on multiple variants of military engine platforms. The role requires knowledge of military technical manuals and the ability to qualify for a government equipment operators license as required. The mechanic maintains, repairs, tests, inspects, disassembles, reconditions, and assembles aircraft engines, assemblies, accessories, and related systems. The position may require travel up to 25%.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of documented experience in aerospace and/or aircraft engine repair.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to pass a National Agency background check, which could include a criminal history and credit check for access to government facilities.
Must undergo post-offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Must be able to qualify for a government equipment operators license as required.
Must be able to perform the essential duties and physical requirements of the job, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

A&P license; it is not required.
Experience with military engine platforms, including T-56, F-404 variants, T700-GE-701, and various GE and Pratt & Whitney engines and related components.
Military installation, intermediate-level, and/or depot-level maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Disassemble aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories, removing tubing, fuel controls, pumps, and other components as needed.
Break down major assemblies in the proper sequence and inspect them for visual defects.
Determine whether parts are functional and reusable.
Examine, evaluate, recondition, and assemble subassemblies.
Maintain, repair, and test different types of engines in aircraft test cells or maintenance shops.
Analyze problems such as fuel fluctuation, compressor instability, or excessive vibration and take remedial action, disassembling components as necessary to make corrections.
Apply preservation and de-preservation techniques for shipping or long-term storage of aircraft gas turbine engines.
Use knowledge of gas turbine aircraft engine and accessory-system installation, operation, repair, and engine repair practices.
Use measurement and test instruments, including vibration analyzers, pyrometers, and test benches.
Interpret and use technical orders, specifications, manufacturers’ catalogs, maintenance bulletins, conversion tables, graphs, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Observe instrument readings, make tentative diagnoses, and disassemble engines or accessory systems to locate defects and determine the cause and extent of required repairs.
Perform other duties as assigned.