What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engine Technician III (307) position at VSE AVIATION?
VSE Aviation is seeking enthusiastic, ambitious people for our facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. VSE Aviation is a world renowned provider of jet engine maintenance, hospital repair and AOG on-wing services.
Job Summary:
The Engine Technician repairs and troubleshoots customer’s engines either in Vortex’s on-site or on-wing service. Accuracy with repairs and troubleshooting is imperative. This role supports airworthiness in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration, CFR 14, Part 145. This is a FAA DOT regulated safety sensitive position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- On-wing Borescope
- Boroblending repairs
- Engine removal and installation
- Troubleshooting
- Quick Engine Kit (QEC) removal & installation
- Engine disassembly, inspection, and repair
- Ability to read and interpret manual, diagrams and work cards
- Ability to work independently with limited support
Qualifications:
You will be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of $2,000, subject to applicable taxes and payable within 2 pay periods following successful completion of your 90-day introductory period. This bonus is contingent upon your active employment status at the time of payment. If you voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause within [12 months] of your start date, you agree to repay the full amount of the sign-on bonus within 30 days of your separation date.
Education and/or Experience
- The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 year Engine Maintenance experience and repair experience.
- Oral and written command of the English language is required
- Valid Driver’s License and Passport is required
- Willingness to travel extensively to support global field service operations
- Work overtime and weekends on limited notice
- Working knowledge of precision measuring tools, calipers, micrometers, etc.
- Computer literacy
- Power plant certificate
- Engine BSI experience (example: CFM56-All, CF6-80-All, CF34-All, PW4000/2000, GenX, GE90, and RB211) is preferred.
OTHER:
- The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.