Turbine Powerplant Lead Technician
About The Position
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a seasoned Turbine Powerplant Lead Technician to support turbine engine and APU maintenance for aircraft in Opa Locka, Florida. The role involves leading inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, installations, removals, and modifications of turbine engines, APUs, aircraft systems, and components. The technician verifies airworthiness through operational checks and functional testing, records work to approved manuals and regulatory and company standards, and supports teammates with general aircraft maintenance and ground support equipment as needed. The schedule requires availability to support any shift. Compensation is $40.00–$45.00 per hour.
Requirements
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
- At least 8 years of turbine engine line or shop maintenance experience, or equivalent.
- At least 2 years supporting corporate jet aircraft.
- Proficiency with engine removal and replacement, borescope inspections, and detailed maintenance reporting.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, and maintenance records.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for turbine engines and APUs.
- Background in fast-paced maintenance settings with a focus on safety and quality.
- Ability to support any shift.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year working on Bombardier aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Follow applicable factory, shop, and hangar work instructions while upholding environmental, health, and safety procedures and 5S practices.
- Perform and record maintenance in accordance with approved manuals, technical data, and regulatory requirements.
- Inspect engines, APUs, and interfacing aircraft systems for wear, defects, corrosion, and damage to confirm airworthiness.
- Interpret written and verbal discrepancies, troubleshoot issues, and determine corrective actions.
- Recommend engine and APU repair, replacement, or modification based on inspection outcomes.
- Install, remove, and modify turbine engines, APUs, systems, and components using drawings, schematics, engineering orders, and technical publications.
- Repair worn or damaged parts using appropriate hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.
- Research and interpret technical manuals to carry out inspections, installations, and repairs.
- Conduct and assist with operational checks and functional testing of engines, APUs, and related systems.
- Install, remove, or modify aircraft structures, systems, and components according to approved documentation.
- Validate completed work against applicable standards and confirm aircraft are ready for operation.
- Assist teammates with general aircraft maintenance within the technician’s qualifications.
- Support Aviation Maintenance Technicians with ground power units, hydraulic mules, and oxygen servicing units, and operate ground support equipment as needed.
- Assist with full engine runs and off-aircraft component repair activities.
- Perform mechanical and electrical removals and installations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k)
- Depending on eligibility, paid sick leave, other paid leave as required by law, and holiday pay where applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
