Field Technician III, On-Wing Services

Rolls-Royce

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 65,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health
Dental
Vision
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Field Technician Level III in Indianapolis, IN. The role covers maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft engines for civil customers in our repair station shop. Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally based on business needs.

The position requires FAA license or equivalent experience, and a background check with drug screening. Strong mechanical skills and ability to work in a high-performance culture are essential.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED with FAA license or A&P experience.
  • Associate degree with FAA license is acceptable.
  • Ability to pass FAA/DOT background checks and drug screen.
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.

Responsibilities

  • Disassemble, clean, and assemble engines and modules to an intermediate level.
  • Troubleshoot defects using intermediate logic and references.
  • Access AMM, EMM, IPC and service bulletins as needed.
  • Support maintenance, repair, and overhaul for engines.
  • Occasional evening shifts and overtime as required.

Skills

FAA license
Aircraft maintenance
Troubleshooting
Reading manuals
Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Field Technician III

Working Pattern: Onsite, 2nd shift (3pm – 1:30am)

Working Location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a field technician to join our team. As a Field Technician Level III, you will join our team of technicians based in Indianapolis, Indiana supporting business and civil large aviation customers in our repair station shop. In this role you will provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul services on aircraft engines. In this role you will travel domestically and internationally up to 25% based on business needs.

What you will be doing:
  • Comply with work scope instructions as directed by our Maintenance Operations Center
  • Competently disassemble, clean, and assemble engines and modules at an intermediate level
  • Use intermediate troubleshooting logic to identify defects in component or parts
  • Access and use engine data materials such as (Aircraft Maintenance Manual) AMM, Engine Maintenance Manual (EMM), (Illustrated Parts Catalog) IPC, etc
  • Understand; interpret and apply Service Bulletins, FAA Advisory Directives and Technical Variances when applicable
  • Must be able to work occasional evening shifts and required overtime as needed
Basic Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED (General Educational Development) with 3+ years of aircraft maintenance, repair, and/or overhaul experience with FAA Airframe & Power Plant License, OR
  • Associate degree with 2+ years of aircraft maintenance, repair, and/or overhaul with FAA Airframe & Power Plant License
  • This position is a FAA designated safety-sensitive position. Selected candidate must successfully complete a FAA/DOT pre-employment background check, a FAA/DOT drug screen that tests for the presence of Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, Phencyclidine and Amphetamines (or metabolites of those drugs) and comply with FAA-mandated rules on drug and alcohol use.
  • In order to be considered for this position you must be a US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
Preferred Requirements:
  • Prior Rolls-Royce Gas turbine engine experience
  • Prior customer relations experience
  • Engine or Aircraft logbook familiarity
  • FAR145 repair station Release experience
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Borescope experience
Mental & Physical Requirements:
  • Pass required FAA eye exam
  • Ability to lift engine components weighing up to approximately 50 pounds

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential
Closing date: October 13, 2026

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Job Category
Field Services
Job Posting Date

29 Sep 2026; 00:09

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$31.43 - $47.15-Hourly

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including

  • health
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • a flexible spending account
  • a health savings account
  • a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • certain paid holidays
  • paid parental and family care leave
  • tuition reimbursement
  • and a long-term incentive plan

The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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