Power Technician

FTAI Aviation LLC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

FTAI Power is a new and rapidly growing platform within FTAI Aviation dedicated to converting CFM56 jet engines — the most widely produced commercial aircraft engine in history — into 25-megawatt aeroderivative gas turbines engineered to deliver reliable, flexible, and rapidly deployable power to data centers and AI hyperscalers worldwide. Launched in December 2025, FTAI Power was built in direct response to the unprecedented surge in electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure. As AI hyperscalers and cloud operators face multi-year backlogs to secure traditional grid connections, FTAI Power offers an immediately scalable alternative: a modular, 25-MW turbine that can be deployed quickly, operated flexibly, and maintained using the same world-class MRO infrastructure FTAI has built over decades in commercial aviation. The CFM56 — with over 34,000 engines delivered globally — is the ideal candidate for aeroderivative conversion. FTAI Power remanufactures the proven CFM56 core and adapts it with aeroderivative components using a proprietary conversion architecture developed over more than a year of engineering. The result is a compact, high-reliability gas turbine that gives grid operators and data center owners finer output control than large-frame alternatives, with a conversion cycle of just 30 to 45 days per unit

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in power plant maintenance or turbine field service.
High school diploma or GED required; technical school training preferred.
Strong experience with aeroderivative gas turbines and generator sets.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and P&IDs.
Valid driver’s license and valid passport required.

Responsibilities

Install and commission generator package modules including turbines, generators, and control systems.
Perform start-up checks, testing, and grid synchronization.
Conduct preventative maintenance including lubrication, filter changes, borescope inspections, and hot-section replacements.
Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
Operate and troubleshoot turbine control systems.
Complete work orders, document repairs, and update maintenance records.
Adhere strictly to EHS and LOTO procedures.
Provide mobile service support including emergency and off-hours response.
Assist with engineering documentation such as P&IDs and schematics.
Coordinate with suppliers and mentor junior technicians.