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Lead Engine Mechanic

The Rockhill Group, Inc.
Columbus, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

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Job Title

Lead Engine Mechanic

Location

Columbus Air Force Base - Columbus AFB, MS 39710 US (Primary)

Category

Operations

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

A working lead who directs maintenance tasks, and coordinates support activity to accomplish the buildup, tear­down, and repair of engines and engine sub-assemblies. Ensures timely inspection and owner calibration compliance of precision measurement equipment. Maintains or ensures complete and accurate files on engines and equipment. Ensures building/equipment custodians are assigned, trained, and complies with all directives. Checks accuracy and the completeness of forms and checklists and maintains files. Maintains accurate and up-to-date TO files and reviews all changes. Coordinates with flight line support and test cell to ensure accurate and timely repairs. Keeps engine manager informed of all engine status changes and ETICs. Ensures schedules are met, coordinates with CEMS on status changes, and reviews LCFC and TCI forecasts. Promptly processes repair cycle assets. Provides security for spare line and spare engines and components. Notifies engine manager and production supervisor of significant delays in repairs. Ensures the accurate and timely repair of J-69 and J-85 engines, including sub-assemblies, components, and support equipment. Ensures engines and components are properly prepared for shipment. Performs both on and off-equipment maintenance. Monitors the maintenance activities of assigned personnel. Coordinates maintenance efforts with Maintenance Operations Center (MOC), where applicable. Plans and coordinates shop workload and dispatches personnel as required. Ensures that assigned personnel have access to and use adequate technical data during all phases of maintenance. Ensures personnel are trained and practice good housekeeping, tool control, supply discipline, FOD awareness/prevention, proper disposal of materials, and safety at all times. Monitors QC reports and ensures that corrective measures are implemented to improve maintenance quality and prevent the development of adverse trends. Conducts inspections of aircraft and system maintenance to ensure quality and completeness. Reviews aircraft/engine records for accuracy and completeness. Annotates maintenance actions in records and is proficient in CAMS documentation. In coordination with the production supervisor and the training instructor, provides training to employees. Reviews training products for accuracy and schedules personnel for required training. Assists assigned personnel in researching and requisitioning aircraft parts and components and in determining reparability and serviceability. Ensures there is a positive working relationship and interface with other sections and the customer. Inspects completed work and evaluates employee performance. Completes employee performance reviews. Provides supervisor an evaluation of employee performance and recommends actions to improve employee performance. Coordinates section activities in the absence of the production supervisor. May be selected to perform special certifications including Red X inspections. Shall assist other personnel and work centers as directed. Must promote Company values, policies, and standards of conduct. Must be customer oriented and ensure professional coordination with Operations and other base agencies. Shall perform other duties assigned to include TDY and travel. Must be able to work day shift, night shift, or weekend duty as required. Receives cross-utilization training (CUT) and is qualified to perform those maintenance tasks.

Required Qualifications

Must have in-depth technical knowledge engine maintenance to include buildup, teardown, and repair of engine and engine sub-assembly components, as applicable. A comprehensive knowledge of jet engine operation, inspection, and repair procedures is required. Must be familiar with technical orders and Air Force directives related to the job. High school diploma or the equivalent is required. Must have attended a formal jet engine maintenance training course. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Must have a minimum of five years recent experience in jet engine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair and engine sub-assemblies, as applicable for the type engines being maintained. Experience must include four years supervisory experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain a flight line drivers license. Must obtain all certifications required to perform the job requirements. Physical exertion requirement is medium

Education required

High School/GED Diploma

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