Engine Technician Helper

Duncan Aviation; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan Aviation in Lincoln, NE is seeking an Engine Technician Helper who will clean turbine engine parts and maintain shop equipment while learning inspection and repair steps under the supervision of certificated technicians. This role emphasizes safety and precision in a busy engine shop environment.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; enrollment in FAA Powerplant maintenance is preferred. Ability to lift up to 50–100 lbs and work around fumes is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Enrollment in FAA Approved Powerplant Maintenance program is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, Respirator Fit, and Man Lift qualifications per location requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cleans engine parts after disassembly and assists with disassembly as directed by supervisor.
• Labels and stores all chemicals; coordinates waste disposal with facilities team.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair for shop equipment and handles pickup/delivery of shop items.
• Monitors daily/weekly checklists for chemical and equipment support.
• Under supervision of certificated technicians, assists in inspections, servicing, repair, and maintenance of engines and components; orders general parts as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in FAA Approved Powerplant Maintenance program preferred

Job description

Engine Technician Helpercleans turbine engine parts and maintains the equipment and chemicals required to support turbine engine maintenance while learning how to inspect and repair the engines. As opportunities arise and time allows, the Helper (under immediate supervision of a certificated technician) will learn and become competent in inspection and repair of engines and components in a safe and clean work environment according to manufacturer’s specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures, and customer specifications.

Essential Job Functions

1. Cleans engine parts, once the Engine Technicians have disassembled the engine. Assists with engine disassembly as directed by Team Leader or supervisor.
2. Responsible for proper labeling, and storage of all chemicals throughout the engine shop. Coordinates disposal of wastes with appropriate facilities team members.
3. Performs minor maintenance and repair for shop equipment and coordinates unscheduled maintenance of shop equipment with appropriate team members. Responds to department requests for picking up and delivering shop items, supplies, equipment, etc.
4. Monitors and completes the daily and weekly checklists of assigned tasks pertaining to chemical and equipment support.
5. Under the supervision and training of certificated technicians, assists in high quality inspections, servicing, repair, and maintenance of engines and components. Uses proper hand tools and appropriate technical data and follows verbal instructions when accomplishing assigned maintenance tasks. Works in a timely, clean, safe and professional manner. Orders general parts as needed.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Job Specific Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; Respirator Fit qualified; Man Lift qualified as needed by job location; tool inventory per department tool list required within 6 months of hire date.
• Attendance:Regularly scheduled attendance required
• Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.; reads small print; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; tolerates products, materials and fumes associated with component maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting
• Environmental:Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and in noisy environments

Education and Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Enrollment in FAA Approved Powerplant Maintenance program preferred

Duncan Aviation is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled