The Engine Technician is responsible for performing maintenance Rolls Royce / Alison T56-9 turboprop aircraft engines, gas turbine compressors and air turbine motors.[BG1] The person filling this position should be an experienced aircraft engine technician with experience working on large turboprop engine assemblies, components, and performing related line maintenance support.
Essential Characteristics
- Ability to communicate effectively and manage expectations of leadership.
- Availability to travel, international and domestic, sometimes on short notice.
- Ability to deliver high quality work product within the time constraints of a production environment.
- Be able to work in a team environment to accomplish department goals.[BG2]
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine, non-routine, and preventative maintenance on T56 turboprop engine assemblies.
- Inspect, repair, troubleshoot, remove, install, teardown, and buildup T56 engine assemblies.
- Perform maintenance on engines that are installed on aircraft as well as engines stored in a back-shop environment.
- Clean, inspect, assess, and report on condition of engines, engine parts, and accessories.
- Assemble engine components into complete engine assemblies.
- Follow all technical data and complete paperwork describing maintenance performed.
- Perform work in a well-organized manner.
- Keep the shop in order, parts organized / labeled and tagged throughout the process.
- Read and understand USAF[BG3] T56 publications, NAVAIR publications, and OEM technical data.
- Perform engine maintenance in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturers maintenance manuals and company policy.[BG4]
- Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
- Perform all other related duties as assigned by the Engine Shop Lead
