Engine Technician

Permanent – Full time – Salary: competitive, doe
- Location:

Newport

Aer Fin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents.

With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the Aer Fin way. That’s the way ahead.

We are looking for an Engine Technician. In this role, you will be integral to our maintenance operations, supporting both our in-house and customer-owned aircraft engines, modules, and engine transportation stands. Reporting to the Engine MRO Operations Manager, the role involves hands‑on maintenance activities and is essential to ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our aircraft engines.

If you have a strong background in aviation maintenance and a detail-oriented approach, this is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic team.

• Perform maintenance tasks in accordance with regulatory standards and efficiently navigate OEM manuals such as Engine Maintenance Manual (EMM), Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Power Plant Basic Maintenance Manual (PPBUM), Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC) and Shop Procedures Manual (SPM)

• Adhere to Part 145 regulatory requirements, along with MOE and FAA guidelines, to maintain quality standards in all maintenance tasks.

• Ensure safe working practices in line with Aer Fin’s Health and Safety policy, including correct handling and disposal of waste oils and fuels.

• Conduct tool control processes, including pre-use checks to ensure compliance.

• Communicate regularly with the Engine MRO Operations Manager regarding production schedules and maintenance issues.

• Participate in regular meetings with internal stakeholders to provide updates and support collaborative efforts.

• Handle materials and components related to aviation maintenance, especially with CFM
  56-5B/7B engines, including quick turn, assembly, module swap, and lease transitions.

• Hands‑on experience maintaining CFM
  56, V2500, LEAP and/or GE90 engines
  , including borescope inspections and blend repair activities.

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship, aviation maintenance qualification, or equivalent technical qualification.

• Experience working within an aviation maintenance, MRO, or workshop environment.

• The ability to interpret OEM manuals, service bulletins and technical documentation.

• Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to quality, safety and compliance.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Comfortable working in a hands‑on workshop environment, including lifting, bending and standing for extended periods while following health and safety procedures.

• It would be beneficial if you have experience using Quantum or similar aviation MRO/ERP systems, additional engine type experience, and familiarity with EASA, UK CAA and FAA regulations.

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme

• Volunteering Leave

• Life Assurance

• Pension Scheme

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Healthcare Scheme

• 28 days of annual with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year

• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

• Multi‑gym pass discount

• Grandternity Leave

• Appreciation & Festive Reward

• Social events and much more

Aer Fin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.

(NB. we will not consider any CVs from agencies at this point, and will reach out to our PSL if required)