Technician (Weekend Shift)

FTAI Aviation LLC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a joint venture to distribute engine PMA helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-effective, significantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.

FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montreal, Singapore, Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.

A Technician maintains, inspects, disassembles, rebuilds, and troubleshoots the CFM56-3/-7 engines of aircraft to meet FAA standards.  They will often work in hangars, repair stations, and on airfields. The position is full-time on an eight-hour schedule with occasional overtime and weekend work. Technicians should have strong mechanical abilities and knowledge, be incredibly detail-oriented and thorough. A Technician should be skilled at working with complex information and equipment.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Must have basic mechanical skills
• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S
• Pass pre-employment drug testing per FAA/DOT regulations

Nice To Haves

• Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) FAA certification
• +1 years of experience in engine maintenance
• Previous engine maintenance experience in the aerospace field on turbine engines; CFM56-3/-7 preferred.
• Candidate should be goal-oriented, detailed, and must work well in team environments and as an individual
• Well-organized with basic computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Show careful diligence/attention in performing duties under normal mental stresses commonly associated with detailed mechanical/technical work.
• Should be able to perform moderately strenuous physical tasks which include bending, stooping, kneeling, and working overhead for a long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Performing Maintenance – Mechanic will carry out maintenance updates on different components and accessories of engines, such as but not restricted to, inspection, disassembly, reassembly, and troubleshooting.
• Running Tests – Will run regular maintenance tests and checks to ensure that all components are working to full capacity and that the engine is safe to operate.
• Installing Replacement Parts - Constantly perform regular installations of replacement parts in the CFM56-3/-7 engines which are faulty or damaged.
• Creating Inventories of Supplies - Must keep an inventory of the stock, supplies and tools in possession. As well as a materials and equipment logs used for replenishment for future tasks and projects. Mechanics will also maintain repair logs, reports and documentation of what has been fixed or replaced.

What This Job Offers

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