Technician, Facility Operations

ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a joint venture to distribute engine PMA helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-effective, significantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation. 

FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montreal, Singapore, Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland. 

JOB OVERVIEW

The Test Cell Facility Operations Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all systems that support the operation of aircraft engine test cells. This includes mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems, as well as facility infrastructure. The role ensures maximum uptime, reliability, and safety of the test cell environment to support production and engineering testing schedules.  May require occasional shift work, weekends, or overtime to support critical testing schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
  1. Perform routine inspections, servicing, and preventive maintenance on test cell systems, including fuel supply, cooling water, air handling, exhaust systems, and control instrumentation.
  2. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
  3. Maintain, calibrate, and verify functionality of critical systems such as instrumentation, sensors, and safety interlocks.
• Facility & Equipment 
  1. Perform routine inspections, servicing, and preventive maintenance on test cell systems, including fuel supply, cooling water, air handling, exhaust systems, and control instrumentation.
  2. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
  3. Maintain, calibrate, and verify functionality of critical systems such as instrumentation, sensors, and safety interlocks.
• Safety & Compliance
  1. Perform routine inspections, servicing, and preventive maintenance on test cell systems, including fuel supply, cooling water, air handling, exhaust systems, and control instrumentation.
  2. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
  3. Maintain, calibrate, and verify functionality of critical systems such as instrumentation, sensors, and safety interlocks.
• Continuous Improvement & Reliability
  1. Perform routine inspections, servicing, and preventive maintenance on test cell systems, including fuel supply, cooling water, air handling, exhaust systems, and control instrumentation.
  2. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
  3. Maintain, calibrate, and verify functionality of critical systems such as instrumentation, sensors, and safety interlocks.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3 years of experience in facility maintenance, test cell operations, or similar industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Proficiency with test equipment, calibration tools, and diagnostic instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with aircraft engine test cells, aerospace facilities, or high-performance industrial test environments.
• Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles and predictive maintenance techniques.
• FAA A&P license or equivalent technical certification.

Job Demands:

Work is performed in a Shop environment and requires the ability to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs. regularly; to manipulate up to 100lbs. with assistance. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb to reach materials, and work in a noisy environment.

 Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.