Engine Technician

The Engine Technician I is an entry-level role designed for individuals who have completed Powerplant program but have little to no hands‑on experience with jet engine maintenance. This position serves as an introduction to engine repair operations at Vortex Aviation, focusing on training, skill development, and familiarization with shop procedures and safety practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist senior technicians with basic shop tasks such as tool preparation, engine cleaning, and component handling. Learn to read and follow maintenance manuals and engine shop documentation.
• Observe and support disassembly and reassembly of engine components under direct supervision.
• Participate in on‑the‑job training to gain familiarity with jet engine systems and Vortex Aviation procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Accurately complete assigned checklists and documentation as part of the learning process.
• Attend assigned training sessions and apply learned skills in the shop environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of an FAA‑certified Powerplant program required.
• Experience of 1–2‑years of aviation maintenance experience; aviation schooling, basic understanding of aircraft engine systems and standard shop practices, a plus. Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and follow instructions. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Willingness to learn and follow directions from experienced technicians.
• Good manual dexterity and basic mechanical aptitude.
• Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and personal growth in aviation maintenance.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and take initiative.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Good speaking, hearing, visual ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Working in front of a computer monitor for long periods of time.
• May be periodic engine noise

WORK ENVIROMENT:

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in an office environment.
• Work is performed in a sterile engine shop environment.

TRAVEL:

• Travel as needed based on business needs.