Turbine Engine Maintenance Technician

Columbia Helicopters; Aurora (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee wellness resources

Job summary

Columbia Helicopters is seeking a Turbine Engine Maintenance Technician to perform overhauls and repairs on turbine engines. Candidates should have over three years of mechanical experience and a strong technical aptitude, especially for turbine engines.

The role involves reading technical manuals, inspecting engine components, and ensuring repairs meet established standards. Join a company that values employee growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical experience required.
• Experience in turbine engine overhaul preferred.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform overhaul, repair, and testing of turbine engines.
• Read maintenance manuals to determine tasks.
• Document all inspection findings and work performed.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Technical data reading

Precision measuring

Lean methods

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Further education in technical field

Tools

Hand tools

Special tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters has been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!

The Turbine Engine Maintenance Technician will perform overhaul, repair, and testing of turbine engines and/or turbine engine fuel systems and accessory components as assigned.

What You Will Do

• Read and interprets maintenance manuals, or other technical data to determine the feasibility and method to perform the assigned tasks.
• Cleans and inspects engines, engine components and component parts for damage and wear using visual examination and special tooling and equipment. Follows shop standard work procedures for clean up and equipment preventive maintenance.
• Replaces or repairs damaged or worn engine parts and component parts using general hand tools, special tools, pneumatic tools and precision measuring equipment. Assembles components with same tools and equipment.
• Utilizing special tools and/or equipment performs tests and/or checks as required to confirm engine or engine component serviceability.
• Properly documents all inspection findings and work performed/corrective action in the appropriate maintenance records to meet established standards.
• Maintains work areas and tools in a clean and organized manner, practices proper tool and FOD control.
• Performs work safely and utilizes the appropriate technical data for the assigned task.
• Monitors and supports continuous improvement activities by utilizing Lean and continuous improvement tools striving to identify and eliminate waste in all its forms in an effort to improve quality and safety, decrease lead time and reduce cost.

What We Need From You

• High school diploma or equivalent required, further education or advance instruction relative to technical field is desirable.
• Requires 3+ years’ mechanical experience and a strong aptitude for acquiring new mechanical skills and knowledge.
• Experience in turbine engine overhaul or engine component overhaul preferred.
• Documented military or commercial turbine engine maintenance and/or component maintenance training preferred.
• Training and experience utilizing Lean methods in a production environment.
• Ability to locate, read and follow the technical data appropriate for the assigned task.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and hand tools appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as assigned dependent on production needs.
• Ability to work in a shop environment or work outdoors locally or in remote locations as needed for customer support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

What You Will Love About Working Here

At Columbia, we believe great people do their best work when they feel supported, challenged, and valued. We’re more than a workplace, we’re a team built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing meaningful work.

Competitive Pay & Strong Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Retirement plans with company contributions
• Paid time off
• Employee wellness resources

Growth & Career Development

We invest in our people. From training and development opportunities to internal mobility and leadership support, Columbia encourages continuous learning and long-term career growth.

Purpose-Driven Culture

Your work matters here. Every role contributes to our broader mission, and we believe in empowering employees to make an impact, share ideas, and help shape the future of the company.

A Team That Has Your Back

We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where people are respected, encouraged, and supported. You’ll work alongside talented teammates who care about doing great work, and doing it together.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)