Engine Technician (APU)

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Augusta
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Position Details:
Title: Engine Technician (Auxiliary Power Units)
Location: Augusta, GA
Shift: Monday - Friday - will rotate between 1st and 2nd shift (8-hour long shifts)
about two months on 2nd shift is required once a year.
Compensation: $27 - $32/hour (based on experience). A&P License may qualify for higher hourly rate.
Benefits: Company offers Comprehensive Healthcare, 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested, Paid Time Off starting on day one, Bonus opportunities, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance, and Learning & Training opportunities
Travel: No travel requirements.

Position Description- Engine Technician (Auxiliary Power Units)
The Engine Technician (APU) is responsible for performing routine maintenance, and overhauls on turbofan engines. Troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of aircraft engines is accomplished by this position.

Responsibilities include:
--- Responsible for using sound judgment and technical aptitude to make decisions regarding maintenance, sequence, and techniques, troubleshooting and discrepancy resolution.
--- Overhauls engines in accordance with OEM Light or Heavy Maintenance manuals.
--- Evaluates removed components for serviceability and document discrepancies (squawks).
--- Troubleshoot and repair engine systems as required.
--- Document all work accomplished in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
--- Accomplishes Service Bulletins, Repair Letters and Airworthiness Directive as required.
--- Reads and interprets maintenance manual procedures, blueprints, technical manuals and schematic diagrams when required.
--- Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting, and continuously improving company policies and procedures.
--- Utilizes mechanics hand tools, precision measuring instruments, gauges, and calibration test equipment.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a military veteran with a minimum of four years relevant military experience with Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of turbine engines. You should also possess a working knowledge of production software systems and other related internal control systems.

You must be willing to obtain your A&P license within a reasonable time upon hire

Lastly, you must be willing to work day shift or second shift as required, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stretch, crawl, and climb ladders in order to work on areas within the aircraft that are difficult to access.

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