Propulsion Engineer

U.S. Air Force Reserve; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Propulsion Engineer to ensure the safety and efficiency of airpower. In this vital role, you will service and repair engine components, ensuring they meet first-class operational standards. With a commitment to excellence, you’ll be part of a team that guarantees our airmen are ready to defend at any moment. This position offers comprehensive training and benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers while serving the nation.

Benefits

Up to 30 days of vacation with pay

Excellent healthcare coverage

Food and housing allowance

Generous retirement program

World-class job/technical training

Financial benefits for college

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED with 15 college credits.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles.

Responsibilities

• Service, test, and repair engine components to meet operational standards.
• Diagnose engine issues and recommend maintenance actions.

Skills

Mechanical Principles

Hydromechanical Principles

Electrical Principles

Hydraulic Principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Aerospace Propulsion Maintenance Courses

Job description

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As an Aerospace Propulsion specialist, you ensure our airpower is properly serviced and ready to defend anytime, anywhere. You’ll service, test and repair all parts of all our engines to meet first-class operational standards. By bringing your advanced skill set to the flight line, you ensure the safety and efficiency of our Airmen, in the air and on the ground.

Primary Responsibilities

• Detect and remove defective engine components.
• Diagnose engine issues, including oil, electrical and engine airflow systems.
• Diagnose and recommend appropriate maintenance actions.
• Supervise repair and test-run procedures.
• Up to 30 days of vacation with pay each year
• Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Food and housing allowance
• A generous retirement program from day one of your service
• World class job/technical training that will make you competitive in any field
• Financial benefits to help you pay for college/higher education

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, GED with 15 college credits or GED
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydromechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles
• Completion of appropriate aerospace propulsion maintenance courses for specialty
• Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
• Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

About the Air Force Reserve

The Air Force Reserve is a proud partner in America’s defense, offering a variety of part-time and full-time jobs with full-time benefits. These include low-cost health insurance, a noncontributory retirement plan, tuition assistance and educational programs. The Air Force Reserve recruits talent and provides highly technical training to help you build and sustain the world’s most-advanced airpower with the flexibility to advance in your civilian career or education while serving close to home. Also, if you’re currently serving or have served and are ready for more, we can use your experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Military and International Affairs

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