Aviation Technician

Job Title: Line Maintenance Technician – Aircraft Engines

Job Description

This role focuses on post-lease inspections and line maintenance of commercial aircraft engines, with a strong emphasis on gear turbo fan (GTF) platforms and related models. You will perform detailed visual and borescope inspections, disassemble and assemble engines and sub-assemblies, and carry out maintenance, repair, and service tasks in an engine MRO environment. The position requires a solid understanding of aviation maintenance practices, adherence to regulatory requirements, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and airline customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform post-lease inspections, including detailed visual inspections and inventory of engine parts, and install parts required to upgrade engines.
• Conduct borescope inspections, take precise measurements, and document findings to determine engine condition and serviceability.
• Disassemble and assemble gear turbo fan engines, engine parts, and sub-assemblies in accordance with maintenance manuals and standard operating procedures.
• Carry out routine and non-routine engine maintenance, inspections, repairs, and service tasks on commercial aircraft engines.
• Apply a well-rounded knowledge of aviation maintenance to support line maintenance and flight line operations.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings, maintenance manuals, operating procedures, and service bulletins to perform required tasks accurately.
• Use fixed and variable measuring instruments to check and verify component dimensions and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Complete, update, and maintain accurate records for all maintenance performed in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop and support internal service center procedures to ensure alignment with FAA and other regulatory agency standards.
• Resolve customer in-service issues by diagnosing engine-related concerns and recommending appropriate maintenance or repair actions.
• Foster a strong understanding of customer engine maintenance and repair preferences and incorporate these considerations into maintenance planning.
• Communicate effectively with managers, field representatives, and airline mechanics, providing feedback, responding to concerns, and supporting collaborative problem-solving.
• Execute service bulletins and related maintenance tasks as required to maintain engine reliability and regulatory compliance.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of prior experience in aviation maintenance working with commercial aircraft engines.
• High school diploma or associate’s degree, or other 2-year post–high school technical training, combined with a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Powerplant license and the ability to obtain and maintain required licenses, operator permits, or certifications.
• Hands-on experience with gear turbo fan (GTF) engines.
• Experience working on commercial engines, preferably including V2500 and PW4000 models.
• Strong knowledge of gas turbine engine hardware, line maintenance, and flight line operations.
• Proficiency in borescope inspection techniques, including taking measurements and assessing engine component conditions.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and work from maintenance manuals and operating procedures.
• Ability to use fixed and variable measuring instruments to check and verify dimensions.
• Demonstrated capability to complete, update, and maintain maintenance records in compliance with FAA or other regulatory agency procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with managers, field representatives, and airline maintenance personnel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with V2500 engines.
• Experience in engine overhaul or engine MRO operations.
• Familiarity with post-lease inspections (PLI) and associated processes.
• Experience executing service bulletins on aircraft engines.
• Experience as an aircraft engine mechanic or engine maintenance technician.
• Comfort working with borescope equipment from various manufacturers and interpreting measurement data.
• Ability to analyze inspection findings to determine whether components are within limits and serviceable.
• Additional technical training or certifications in engine maintenance or inspection are beneficial.

Why Work Here?

You will join a professional engine MRO environment that values technical expertise, safety, and continuous improvement. The organization supports flexible daytime scheduling within an eight-hour shift, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance. You will work with advanced commercial engine technologies, gain exposure to multiple engine platforms, and contribute to high-impact maintenance decisions that support airline operations. The culture encourages open communication, feedback, and collaboration across teams, providing opportunities to grow your technical skills and broaden your experience in aviation maintenance.

Work Environment

This position is based in an engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility focused on commercial aircraft engines, including gear turbo fan platforms and related models such as V2500 and PW4000. You will work around large gas turbine engines, specialized tooling, borescope equipment, and precision measuring instruments in a hands-on, technical setting. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule with an eight-hour shift, and start times are flexible, typically around 6:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m., as long as a full eight-hour day is completed. Overtime may be required as needed to meet operational demands. The environment emphasizes adherence to FAA and other regulatory standards, detailed documentation, and safe work practices appropriate for an engine shop and line maintenance operation. Appropriate work attire and personal protective equipment are required to ensure safety while working in and around engine hardware and tooling.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irving, TX.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Irving,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.