Lead Engine Technician

Precision Aviation Group • Penn Township, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is seeking an ideal candidate to provide leadership for a small team of technicians while accomplishing maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for aircraft turbine engines and their components. This role involves working in the Disassembly, Clean, Inspection, and Assembly areas of the Prime Turbines Butler HSI/RP shop. The Lead Engine Technician will be responsible for tracking and verifying priorities, scheduling, and shop output, reporting findings to the Site Manager daily. This position ensures proper equipment and safety practices are used, and that the work area and equipment are adequate, clean, and orderly. The role also involves performing other duties and special projects as assigned, maintaining equipment, and adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• A&P License is required.
• Five (5) years aviation related experience and/or training
• Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, Microsoft word and Excel experience preferred with ability to understand and use all Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including confined spaces.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or verbal English
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must have own hand tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledgeable and experienced using computers and has the ability to develop a good working knowledge of all Microsoft applications.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Ability to operate hand tools, machining lathe, power tools and measuring instruments necessary to perform job assignments.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Read and interpret aircraft diagrams, charts and schematics.
• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Work and bend in confined work space.
• Must have manual dexterity required for technician.
• Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Requires frequent walking, bending, and reaching to shoulder level.
• Requires occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Requires repetitive hand movement.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Ability to use appropriate safety equipment, hand tools, Small machine lathe.

Nice To Haves

• Pratt Whitney engine experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Disassembly, Clean, Inspection and Assembly areas of the Prime Turbines Butler HSI/RP shop.
• Responsible for tracking and verifying priorities, scheduling and shop output, while reporting findings to the Site Manager on a daily basis.
• Ensures that proper equipment and safety practices are being used.
• Communicates and coordinates daily maintenance schedules and special requirements with team members.
• Assures that the work area and equipment used by his/her team is adequate and kept in a clean and orderly condition and that all safety instructions are followed.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned by the Site Manager.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to provide progress updates and address any issues or concerns that arise during the cleaning process.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition, by performing routine inspections, cleaning, and minor repairs as needed.
• Participate in and support safety initiatives, safe work practices and compliance.
• Participate in safety activities including the following: immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents/injuries.
• Follow all safety rules, FAA regulations, PPE compliance and equipment operation requirements.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• base life (company paid)
• voluntary life
• short and long-term disability
• flex spending accounts
• telemedicine
• vacation
• PTO time accrued with each pay cycle with a vacation carryover/payout option at year end
• 9 paid holidays
• 401k with company match contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED