Lead Engine Technician

Lead Engine Technician – Advance Your Career in Aviation Maintenance
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** Opa Locka, FL | Payrate: $40 - $45|
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** Must be able to support any shiftPDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to identify a highly skilled Lead Engine Technician.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in turbine engine maintenance while contributing to the safety, reliability, and performance of world-class aircraft.

If you are an experienced aviation professional who thrives in a precision-driven environment, this position allows you to play a key role in maintaining critical aircraft systems and supporting safe flight operations.

About the Role As a Lead Engine Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing aircraft engines and auxiliary power units (APUs). Your work will ensure that aircraft engines and related systems meet strict airworthiness standards and are fully prepared for operation.

This role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret maintenance documentation while working collaboratively within a professional aviation maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities Adhere to general work instructions applicable to factory, shop, or hangar environments

Comply with environmental health and safety policies and procedures while participating in 5-S workplace practices

Perform and document maintenance in accordance with approved manuals, technical publications, and regulatory requirements

Inspect engines, APUs, and associated aircraft systems for damage, defects, corrosion, or wear to ensure airworthiness

Interpret maintenance logs and discrepancies (written or verbal) to understand the history and nature of issues, troubleshoot problems, and determine required corrective actions

Recommend repair, replacement, or modification of aircraft engines or APUs based on inspection findings

Perform installation, removal, or modification of turbine engines, APUs, systems, and components using drawings, schematics, engineering orders, and technical publications

Repair worn, defective, or damaged parts or components using appropriate hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment

Research and interpret technical manuals and documentation to perform 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 technical documentation

Inspect completed work to ensure maintenance meets standards and procedures and that aircraft are ready for operation

Assist other team members with general aircraft maintenance tasks within areas of qualification

Support Aviation Maintenance Technicians in the operation of ground support equipment such as ground power units, hydraulic mules, and oxygen servicing units

Assist with complete engine runs and off-aircraft component repairs

Perform mechanical and electrical removals and installations

Operate ground support equipment as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License Minimum of eight (8+) years of aircraft turbine engine line or shop maintenance experience or equivalent

Minimum of two (2) years of experience working on corporate jet aircraft

Demonstrated proficiency performing engine removals and replacements (R&R), borescopes, and detailed maintenance reporting

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, and maintenance documentation

Preferred Qualifications Minimum of one (1) year of experience working on Bombardier aircraft

Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities related to turbine…