Aircraft Engine Shop Technician

VHR Global Technical Recruitment; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VHR Global Technical Recruitment seeks an Aircraft Engine Shop Technician in Brunswick, ME to support maintenance, repair, overhaul, and testing of commercial aircraft engines. You will read and apply OEM manuals and service bulletins while ensuring FAA, OEM, quality, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include disassembly, inspection, cleaning, assembly, testing, and documenting findings. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with precision tools are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in aircraft engine, component, MRO, airline, or aviation maintenance environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, and maintenance instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to complete maintenance documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform engine and component disassembly, inspection, cleaning, repair, assembly, and testing.
• Interpret OEM maintenance manuals, CMMs, EMMs, engineering instructions, and service bulletins.
• Inspect components for wear, corrosion, cracks, and other serviceability issues.
• Use precision measuring equipment and specialized tooling.
• Document maintenance activities, discrepancies, and inspection findings accurately.
• Support engine troubleshooting, module work, component replacement, and overhaul activities.
• Maintain part traceability, tool control, and FOD prevention practices.
• Follow FAA regulations, OSHA requirements, company procedures, and quality standards.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, preservation, and packaging of engines and components.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Read and interpret manuals

Teamwork

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Aircraft Engine Shop Technician | Brunswick, Maine

Role Summary

We are seeking an Aircraft Engine Shop Technician to support the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and testing of commercial aircraft engines and components. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work from approved technical data while maintaining compliance with FAA, OEM, quality, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engine and component disassembly, inspection, cleaning, repair, assembly, and testing.
• Interpret OEM maintenance manuals, CMMs, EMMs, engineering instructions, and service bulletins.
• Inspect components for wear, corrosion, cracks, and other serviceability issues.
• Use precision measuring equipment and specialized tooling.
• Document maintenance activities, discrepancies, and inspection findings accurately.
• Support engine troubleshooting, module work, component replacement, and overhaul activities.
• Maintain part traceability, tool control, and FOD prevention practices.
• Follow FAA regulations, OSHA requirements, company procedures, and quality standards.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, preservation, and packaging of engines and components.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in an aircraft engine, component, MRO, airline, or aviation maintenance environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, and maintenance instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to complete maintenance documentation accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be authorised to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Experience with commercial turbofan engines.
• Experience with engine module or component overhaul.
• Experience with CFM56, V2500, or similar commercial engines.
• Experience in an FAA Part 145 repair station.