ENGINE SERVICES TECHNICIAN
job description
Position Purpose
Responsible for performing strain gauge on Airbus models, and inspections, maintenance, and repair of Safran Helicopter Engines in a Level 3 Certified Maintenance Center, and in the field at customer locations as needed. This position reports directly to the Director of Engine Services.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The work environment is often not temperature/humidity controlled. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Full-time, non-exempt. Must be available, as needed, evenings and weekends for overtime. Onsite or field work position.
Travel
This position may require occasional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
EEO
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
AHS values our employees and their families. All full-time employees are offered 100% paid medical*, dental and vision plans for its employees. Family medical is 50% employer paid. We also offer life/AD&D insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Account, supplemental insurance and Paid Time Off.
*medical base plan is 100% covered.
Responsible for performing strain gauge on Airbus models, and inspections, maintenance, and repair of Safran Helicopter Engines in a Level 3 Certified Maintenance Center, and in the field at customer locations as needed. This position reports directly to the Director of Engine Services.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Responsible for ensuring manufacturer instructions and company processes are followed.
- Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements.
- Ensures deadlines are met, while effectively communicating circumstances preventing such to management.
- Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.
- Maintains equipment, tools and facilities in serviceable and working condition.
- Provides feedback for process improvement.
- Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
- Accepts mentorship and coaching from Level II, III, and IV technicians and maintenance managers.
- Actively participates in and documents continuous on-the-job training.
- Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
Competencies
- Customer Oriented
- Initiative
- Thoroughness
- Communication Proficiency
- Flexibility
- Time Management
Required Qualifications
- A&P Certificate under 14 CFR § 65.81, 65.85, 65.87, or 65.103 or has obtained a completed / signed FAA From 8610-2 (or equivalent).
- Minimum at least 18 months of pertinent, verifiable, practical experience.
- Clean & valid driver’s license
- Must be eligible for DOD clearance.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA regulated drug test prior to start.
- Post-employment will be enrolled in our Safety Sensitive Drug and Alcohol Program.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding and experience within a Part 145 repair station.
- Previous experience with Safran or Turbomeca helicopter engines.
- Strain gauge experience.
- Model types preferred: Safran Arriel 1, Safran Arriel 2, and Safran Arrius 2.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The work environment is often not temperature/humidity controlled. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Full-time, non-exempt. Must be available, as needed, evenings and weekends for overtime. Onsite or field work position.
Travel
This position may require occasional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
EEO
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
AHS values our employees and their families. All full-time employees are offered 100% paid medical*, dental and vision plans for its employees. Family medical is 50% employer paid. We also offer life/AD&D insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Account, supplemental insurance and Paid Time Off.
*medical base plan is 100% covered.
