Jet Engine Technician – CFM56/V2500 MRE Specialist

FTAI Aviation LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

FTAI Aviation Ltd. in Miami is seeking a Technician to maintain, inspect, disassemble, rebuild, and troubleshoot CFM56-5/-7 engines to FAA standards. Workplaces include hangars, repair stations, and airfields. The role is full-time on an eight-hour schedule with occasional overtime and weekend work.

The ideal candidate has basic mechanical skills, is fluent in English, and is legally authorized to work in the U.S. Pre-employment drug testing per FAA/DOT rules applies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Pass pre‑employment drug testing per FAA/DOT regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance including inspection, disassembly, reassembly, and troubleshooting of engines.
• Run regular maintenance tests and checks for safety and full capacity.
• Install replacement parts for CFM56-5/-7 engines as needed.
• Maintain inventories of supplies, tools and repair logs.
• Inspect and repair aircraft jet engines and related components per specifications.
• Follow safety procedures and coordinate with engineering and flight crews.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Read/interpret technical data

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

FTAI Aviation Ltd. in Miami is seeking a Technician to maintain, inspect, disassemble, rebuild, and troubleshoot CFM56-5/-7 engines to FAA standards. Workplaces include hangars, repair stations, and airfields. The role is full-time on an eight-hour schedule with occasional overtime and weekend work.

The ideal candidate has basic mechanical skills, is fluent in English, and is legally authorized to work in the U.S. Pre-employment drug testing per FAA/DOT rules applies.