Engine Technician III (307)

VSE Aviation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $2,000

Overtime and weekend opportunities

Job summary

VSE Aviation is seeking an Engine Technician for its facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This position involves repairing and troubleshooting customer engines while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. A one-time sign-on bonus of $2,000 is offered after a successful introductory period.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of engine maintenance experience, be fluent in English, and possess a valid driver's license and passport, with a willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of engine maintenance and repair experience.
• Willingness to travel extensively for global field service operations.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends on limited notice.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-wing Borescope inspections.
• Conduct boroblending repairs.
• Remove and install engines.
• Disassemble, inspect, and repair engines.

Skills

Engine Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Precision measuring tools

English language proficiency

Education

Valid driver's License

Power plant certificate

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Davie, FL 33314

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: DOT - Safety Sensitive Position

Job Summary

VSE Aviation is seeking enthusiastic, ambitious people for our facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. VSE Aviation is a world-renowned provider of jet engine maintenance, hospital repair and AOG on-wing services.

The Engine Technician repairs and troubleshoots customer’s engines either in Vortex’s onsite or on-wing service. Accuracy with repairs and troubleshooting is imperative. This role supports airworthiness in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration, CFR 14, Part 145. This is a FAA DOT regulated safety sensitive position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• On-wing Borescope
• Boroblending repairs
• Engine removal and installation
• Troubleshooting
• Quick Engine Kit (QEC) removal & installation
• Engine disassembly, inspection, and repair
• Ability to read and interpret manual, diagrams and work cards
• Ability to work independently with limited support

Qualifications

You will be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of $2,000, subject to applicable taxes and payable within 2 pay periods following successful completion of your 90-day introductory period. This bonus is contingent upon your active employment status at the time of payment. If you voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause within 12 months of your start date, you agree to repay the full amount of the sign-on bonus within 30 days of your separation date.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of 5+ year Engine Maintenance experience and repair experience.
• Oral and written command of the English language is required.
• Valid driver's License and Passport is required.
• Willingness to travel extensively to support global field service operations.
• Work overtime and weekends on limited notice.
• Working knowledge of precision measuring tools, calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Computer literacy.
• Power plant certificate.
• Engine BSI experience (example: CFM56-All, CF6-80-All, CF34-All, PW4000/2000, GenX, GE90, and RB211) is preferred.

Other Requirements

The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.