Licensed Aircraft Engine Mechanic (St. Louis)
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Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.
Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You’ll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.
As a Licensed Aircraft Engine Mechanic, you’ll have responsibility performing turbine engine repair or overhaul inclusive of troubleshooting (both on or off wing), disassembly, cleaning, inspection, assembly, testing, and preservation tasks conducted in the process of approving for return to service any aircraft, engine, module, accessory or part for which the repair station is rated, according to their ability and certification to perform such work, following all health and safety practices and requirements.
What you'll do:
Follow all required standards in the performance of assigned work displaying appropriate competencies in accordance with FAA Regulations, OEM manuals, and related materials.
Incumbent is required to meet all training requirements set out in a separate, but specific Training Matrices chart for each job.
Conducts necessary troubleshooting and/or repair (either on or off wing) on turbine engines.
Disassembly and assembly of various models of turbine engines according to sequence utilizing aircraft tools, balance machines, surface grinders, drill presses, and other equipment for repair and/or overhaul.
Receives engine parts to conduct inspections using precision measuring tools in order to detect physical defects such as cracks, burns, foreign object damages, proper screws and structure deviations.
Evaluates engine parts to determine which parts are repairable or unrepairable; refers to micrometers and other precision-measurement tests to determine further routing to other destinations or to scrap parts.
Inspect aircraft engine parts to determine and/or perform NDT requirements.
Utilizes applicable database system in order to retrieve information regarding parts inventory, manufacturing models, serial numbers, and/or other pertinent information to ensure proper documentation.
Refers to technical publications, specification sheets and/or other regulatory requirements in order to ensure that all tasks have been completed in proper sequence and required signed-off.
Customer contact and travel may be required.
General facility cleaning and maintenance.
Other duties may be assigned.
Position Requirements:
Must have at least 1 year or more experience in gas turbine engine/components maintenance and repair.
Must have basic computer skills.
Must be able to read, interpret and understand technical manuals, work specifications and written work instructions
Ability to read micrometers and other precision-measuring instruments.
Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally with peers, clients, and public.
Ability to get along with co-workers and peers.
Maintenance of regular attendance and punctuality with customary tolerance.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted throughout the day.
Must be able to travel at least 25% of the time.
FAA Power Plant license required or must be acquired within 1 year of job award.
Must have the authorization to work in the US.
High school diploma, GED or equivalent is required
Preferred Characteristics:
FAA Airframe license
Pratt and Whitney, Honeywell and/or Rolls Royce experience preferred
Benefits that makes life better:
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Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
StandardAero is organized in two distinctive divisions, Engine Services and Component Repair Services. These two divisions represent the core strengths of StandardAero, our exhaustive engine maintenance, repair and overhaul services capabilities and our significant portfolio of component repair services for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, fixed wing, helicopter and industrial power customers. To deliver our mission, we employ nearly 7,500 talented and experienced professional, administrative and technical employees that work in 49 primary facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe.
StandardAero is OEM authorized and approved for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams.
We’ve solved some of the biggest aviation challenges through ingenuity, teamwork and collaboration. Our culture is built on respect, open communication and recognition for a job well done. We focus on teamwork to create a supportive environment where everyone can bring their skills and perspectives to the table. With over 100 years of experience in the aviation industry, we have the stability, resources and training to help our team achieve their career goals.
