Engine Mechanic (SAM-PRO-0193)

M1 Support Services; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and Dependent Life

AD&D

Disability – short & long term

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

M1 Support Services' Engine Mechanic role focuses on maintaining J85 and PT6A aircraft engines to the highest standards, performing teardown and rebuilds, and ensuring records are accurately updated. The position supports T-6 and T-38 aircraft and requires adherence to safety and maintenance directives in a demanding environment.

The role includes rotating tasks in the hangar and flight-line areas with full-time hours, potential travel, and a non-exempt status as part of a US Air Force oriented

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hand tools and hardware used in J85 and PT6A engine maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of specialized courses is desirable.
• Ability to read and write and comprehend technical data.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect and reassemble J85 and PT6A engines and engine components.
• Remove and reinstall engines on T-6 and T-38 aircraft.
• Perform engine rigging per technical data and conduct required checks.
• Move and work within FLSU including engine bay panels and windscreens.
• Complete required maintenance records per USAF and company directives.
• Comply with FOD prevention, housekeeping, tool control, environmental and safety programs.

Skills

Engine teardown

Engine rebuilding

Technical data reading

Hand/tool knowledge

Flight line driving (licence)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized courses

Job description

M1 Support Services, LP

1500 Solana Blvd Suite 5200

Westlake, TX 76262

m1services.com

Engine Mechanic (SAM-PRO-0193)

Location Sheppard AFB, TX Job Posting 114493 ,

Start Date TBD

Contract 6056 ACES SheppardAircraft Maintenance

Salary Range $46.35/hr

Posting Date 10/05/2026

Union Yes

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Shift Work Yes FT/PT Full-time

Relocation No

Travel Possible

Job Summary

M1 Support Services' Engine Mechanic 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.

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

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

M1 Support Services, LP 1500 Solana Blvd Suite 5200 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.

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.

• 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