Engine Mechanic (SAM-PRO-0190)

M1 Support Services; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 5,785,920 - 6,336,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

FSA

EAP

Job summary

M1 Support Services is seeking an Engine Mechanic to maintain J85 and PT6A aircraft engines at the highest quality and safety standards. You will perform maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring proper entries in aircraft maintenance records with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include disassembling, inspecting, and reassembling engines, removing and reinstalling engines on T-6 and T-38 aircraft, and performing engine rigging, while complying with USAF directives and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in engine teardown and rebuilding or related experience.
• High school diploma required; specialized courses desired.
• Ability to read and understand technical data.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, inspects and reassembles J85 and PT6A engines and engine components.
• Removes and reinstalls engines on T-6 and T-38 aircraft.
• Performs engine rigging and checks for installed and uninstalled engines.
• In FLSU, remove and install off-aircraft sections and panels; assist with windscreens and towing.
• Completes aircraft maintenance records as required by USAF and company directives.
• Complies with FOD, safety, and environmental programs.

Skills

Engine maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Specialized courses

Job description

M1 Support Services, LP

1500 Solana Blvd. Suite 5200

Westlake, TX 76262

m1services.com

Location Sheppard AFB, TX

Job Posting No 114300

Start Date 08/17/2026

Contract Sheppard Aircraft Maintenance

Salary Range $44.14 / hour

Posting Date 07/28/2026

Union Yes

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Shift Work 3rd FT/PT Full Time

Relocation No

Travel Possible

Job Summary

M1 is looking for an Engine Mechanic who maintains J85 and PT6A aircraft engines at the highest quality and safety standards and maintains and assists in the maintenance and troubleshooting of engine related problems. Makes all proper entries in the aircraft maintenance records. Performs tasks under minimum supervision.

Primary Responsibilities

• Disassembles, inspects and reassembles J85 and PT6A engines and engine components as required in the performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.
• Performs removal and reinstallation of engines on T-6 and T-38 aircraft.
• Performs engine rigging tasks using the applicable technical data for both installed and uninstalled J85 and PT6A engines and required operational checks of installed engines on T-6 or T-38 aircraft.
• In FLSU, remove and install off aircraft section, aircraft panels, engine bay panels, raise and lower windscreens, and position/tow aircraft on the sound suppressor/hush house or trim pad.
• Completes all necessary manual and automated records required by USAF and Company directives.
• Complies with the requirements of the FOD prevention, housekeeping, tool control, environmental and safety programs.
• Follows technical data, manuals, regulations, and other maintenance directives as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge

• A working knowledge of the hand tools and hardware used in the maintenance of J85 and PT6A aircraft engines is required.

Education

• Completion of high school or the equivalent is required.
• Completion of specialized courses is desired.
• The ability to read and write and to comprehend technical data is required.

Experience

• Two (2) Years' of experience in engine teardown and rebuilding or related experience are required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is necessary to obtain flight line driving privileges.

Special Considerations

• Engine mechanics assigned to the test cell are required to obtain certification to run J85, and aircraft engines on AF 32ff4 test cells. Will be nm qualified for one (1) type aircraft if decentralized. Also, when decentralized, they will remove and replace boattails in support of T-38s.

Working Conditions

• Environment ranges from office to hangar and flight line and requires extensive climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be physically capable of performing all assigned duties.
• Normal color vision is required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and Dependent Life
• AD&D
• Short-and Long-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified health and dependent care expenses
• free Employee Assistance Program

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M1 Support Services, headquartered in Westlake, Texas provides a variety of professional, technical, and maintenance services to the Department of Defense and government agencies.

M1 Support Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, or veteran status.