Lead Engine Technician

Job Description

• Adhere to General Work Instructions (Factory, Shop and / or Hanger positions).
• Comply with environmental health / safety policies / procedures. Participate in 5-S activities. Perform work in a safe and timely manner.
• Perform and document work performed per appropriate manuals and regulations as required.
• Inspect engines and/or APU'S, components and associated aircraft systems and components for damage, defects, corrosion, or other wear to ensure airworthiness in accordance with appropriate maintenance manuals.
• Interpret discrepancies or maintenance logs (written or verbal) to understand history and nature of issue, to troubleshoot and identify required next steps to return to service and or airworthy condition.
• Recommend replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft engines/APU'S based on inspection.
• Perform installation, removal or modifications of turbine engines/APU’s, systems or components, following drawings, schematics, engineering orders, and technical publications.
• Perform repairs on worn, defective, or damaged parts or components (e.g., damaged gaskets, lines and couplings), using hand tools, gauges and testing equipment.
• Research, read, and interpret technical manuals and guidelines to perform inspections, installations, repairs, or other work activities.
• Conduct and assist with engine/APU’s and related systems operational checks and functional tests.
• Install, remove, or modify aircraft structures, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.
• Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance adheres to standards and procedures, and that aircraft are ready for operation.
• Assist other employees in the performance of general aircraft maintenance tasks and their duties within area(s) of qualification.
• Assist Aviation Maintenance Technicians in the operation of ground support equipment (GSE), for example, ground power units, hydraulic mules, and oxygen servicing units as needed.
• Assist with performing complete engine runs.
• Operate ground support equipment.
• Assist with off‑aircraft component repair.
• Perform mechanical / electrical removals and installations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
• A minimum of eight (8+) years aircraft turbine engine line or shop maintenance or substantiated equivalent experience
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience on corporate jet aircraft
• A minimum of one (1) year experience on Bombardier aircraft
• Proficient in completing engine R&R’S, borescopes and written reports.