Aircraft Engine Mechanic

Aircraft Propulsion Systems Technician

The primary purpose of this position is to accomplish teardown, repair, overhaul, build-up, test, calibration, inspection, and certification of aircraft propulsion systems and aircraft related systems to perform maintenance, modification, cleaning, and inventory of engine and quick engine change kits; to provide operational testing/certification of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions on installed/uninstalled propulsion systems; to perform major and minor inspections, troubleshooting, engine testing, repair, and servicing of systems.

Duties:

1:
Serves as technical authority to perform/coordinate/oversee troubleshooting and analysis of gas turbine engines to determine air worthiness of propulsion systems installed on aircraft on the flight-line and uninstalled in back shop and test cell capacities.

2:
Coordinates, oversees and performs the disassembly, repair, overhaul, inspection, and reassembly of aircraft propulsion systems, sub-assemblies, and components. Removes or installs entire propulsion systems from/on aircraft, test cell, and maintenance stand working as a member or leader of a team.

3:
Skilled/certified in the operation and maintenance of diagnostic test equipment, on-board electronic equipment, a variety of special equipment, hand, measurement, and power tools. Maintain, inspect, operate, and certify test cells and hush house.

4:
Enforces and complies with safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area. Perform Engine Health Management (EHM) program duties and properly document propulsion system maintenance in historical records and the Maintenance Information System (MIS).

5:
Certify, utilize, and enforce the work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program and applicable commercial aircraft/propulsion manuals. Prepares effective training plans to maximize training for assigned personnel.