Engine Mechanic (2nd shift)

-; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to advancing aviation technologies. This role involves working with state-of-the-art turbine engine overhaul processes, contributing to the repair and service of advanced jet engines. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values your drive and curiosity while providing opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about aviation and eager to enhance your skills in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with FAA Powerplant Mechanic Certification or 2 years of aircraft engine maintenance experience.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble/disassemble engines and components following technical practices.
• Conduct examinations for serviceability and airworthiness certification.

Skills

Aircraft Engine Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Use of Precision Measuring Instruments

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

FAA Powerplant Mechanic Certification

Diesel/Auto Mechanic Certification

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

This challenging position on our production team involves the assembly/disassembly of engines, components, and accessories, in accordance with technical and/or standard work practices. You'll perform comprehensive examinations and repair of hardware for return to service and airworthiness certification.

Job Description

About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to elevate your future? You'll be warmly welcomed at GE Aerospace where we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. You'll learn and achieve as part of an ongoing LEAN transformation. And, most importantly, you'll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.

Working at our Strother Facility

If you want to be part of something special, consider a career opportunity at our advanced technology engine services overhaul facility. Here, employees are helping to restore commercial and military jet engines to their fullest functionality, efficiency, and performance.

We have experienced teams working in plasma, frame and wire spraying, polyurethane and sermetel painting as well as heat treating, brazing, and TIG welding operations. In addition to comprehensive internal engine repair/overhaul, we also operate a world-class evaluation and testing facility that's FEDEC capable.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Full-time positions exist for energetic and self-motivated mechanics who desire to advance their skills and work with state-of-the-art turbine engine overhaul and service processes. The GE Engine Services facility is dedicated to the repair and service of GE manufactured jet engines and has been a major employer in South Central Kansas for over 4 decades.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Perform operations necessary for the assembly/disassembly of engines, components, and accessories following technical and standard work practices.
2. Conduct comprehensive examinations of hardware for serviceability and airworthiness certification.
3. Manage routing and movement of assemblies, hardware, tooling, and other materials in support of assigned areas.
4. Operate balance equipment and perform functional tests on components and accessories.
5. Troubleshoot in-process problems, malfunctions, or component failures within technical guidelines.
6. Verify that work complies with technical specifications, manuals, or other quality criteria.
7. Use all types of precision measuring instruments, hand and power tools, shop equipment, and machinery as assigned.
8. Maintain records and perform related duties.
9. Perform cleaning, processing, repair, rework, or modification of engine hardware, tools, and fixtures using standard procedures.
10. Conduct functional tests and maintain process controls.
11. Handle routing and movement of assemblies and materials.
12. Verify work accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
13. Support material provision functions, including verification, receiving, storing, disbursing, and packaging.
14. Maintain accurate transaction records and control of materials.

Note: Assignments may include any of the operations described above.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED with FAA Powerplant Mechanic Certification/License or at least two years of aircraft engine (gas turbine) maintenance experience.

OR

• 2 years of Diesel/Auto mechanic experience from certified technical college or current automotive ASE Certification or equivalent.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• US Citizen.
• Proficiency with basic hand and power tools.

Desired Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an aircraft turbine engine mechanic.
• A&P Licenses.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Final employment offers depend on obtaining authorization for access from the U.S. Government if applicable.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will only employ those authorized to work in the U.S. and require successful completion of a drug screen where applicable.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No