Lead Engine Technician

Socket.dev; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation and PTO

Holiday pay

401k with company match

Job summary

Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industries worldwide. The ideal candidate will provide leadership for a small team of technicians while performing maintenance, repair and overhaul services for aircraft turbine engines and components.

Requires five years of aviation-related experience and an A&P license. This role demands safety awareness, strong organizational skills, and ability to read aircraft diagrams and

Qualifications

• Five years aviation related experience and/or training.
• A&P license is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft diagrams, charts and schematics.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Disassembly, Clean, Inspection and Assembly areas of the Prime Turbines Butler HSI/RP shop.
• Coordinate daily maintenance schedules and prioritize shop output.
• Ensure safety practices and proper equipment use.
• Maintain good housekeeping and adherence to policies/regulatory requirements.
• Communicate progress updates to Site Manager and team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

A&P License

Tools

Hand tools

Machining lathe

Measuring instruments

Job description

Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the
aerospace and defense industries worldwide. With 850,000-square-feet sales and services
facilities in the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Brazil - PAG's 23 locations and
customer-focused business model serves aviation customers through Supply Chain and Inventory
Supported Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (ISMRO) services.

JOB PURPOSE

The ideal candidate will have the ability to effectively provide leadership for a small team of
technicians while accomplishing maintenance, repair and overhaul services for aircraft turbine
engines and their components. Five (5) years of experience is a requirement.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

• Disassembly, Clean, Inspection and Assembly areas of the Prime Turbines Butler HSI/RP shop.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Responsible for tracking and verifying priorities, scheduling and shop output, while reporting findings to the Site Manager on a daily basis.
• Ensures that proper equipment and safety practices are being used.
• Communicates and coordinates daily maintenance schedules and special requirements with team members.
• Assures that the work area and equipment used by his/her team is adequate and kept in a clean and orderly condition and that all safety instructions are followed.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned by the Site Manager.
• Knowledgeable and experienced using computers and has the ability to develop a good working knowledge of all Microsoft applications.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to provide progress updates and address any issues or concerns that arise during the cleaning process.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition, by performing routine inspections, cleaning, and minor repairs as needed.
• Ability to operate hand tools, machining lathe, power tools and measuring instruments necessary to perform job assignments.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Read and interpret aircraft diagrams, charts and schematics.
• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Work and bend in confined work space.
• Must have manual dexterity required for technician.
• Must have own hand tools. Special tooling will be supplied by company.
• Department of Homeland Security proof of employment eligibility verification.

Qualifications

• A&P License is required.
• Pratt Whitney engine experience a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years aviation related experience and/or training
• Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, Microsoft word and Excel experience preferred with ability to understand and use all Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including confined spaces.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or verbal English
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Will participate in and support safety initiatives, safe work practices and compliance.
• Will participate in safety activities including the following: immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents/injuries.
• Will follow all safety rules, FAA regulations, PPE compliance and equipment operation requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands:

Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking, bending, and reaching to shoulder level. Requires occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Equipment Operated:

Ability to use appropriate safety equipment, hand tools, Small machine lathe.

Work Location:

PAG Engine Services / Prime Turbines in Butler PA

Education/Training:

High School diploma and Airframe/Powerplant License.

Experience:

At least five (5) years of related experience in maintenance, repair and overhaul of turbine engines.

Certificates/Licenses:

Airframe & Powerplant license, drivers license.

Other:

Other duties may be assigned in role to support other personnel or projects.

We offer competitive pay and a wide variety of benefits. Full time associates qualify for health benefits the first of the month following 30 days' employment. Options include medical, dental, vision, base life (company paid), voluntary life, short and long-term disability, flex spending accounts, and telemedicine. Other benefits include vacation and PTO time accrued with each pay cycle with a vacation carryover/payout option at year end, 9 paid holidays, 401k with company match contributions.

Qualified candidates with a strong drive, solid work ethic, and a commitment to quality are encouraged to apply online at www.precisionaviationgroup.com via the Careers page.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V