Purpose - Job Summary:

Performs assigned disassembly, cleaning, inspection, test, preservation and reassembly tasks conducted in the process of repairing and returning to service turbine engines, modules or parts for which the repair station is rated. The incumbent is also responsible for customer service activities with regard to communicating the nature and extent of engine repairs and onsite interaction to satisfy customer requirements/expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Not listed in order of importance. Other duties may be assigned.)

Using the ability to read and write English follows all required standards in the performance of assigned work displaying appropriate competencies in accordance with FAA Regulations, OEM manuals, and related materials.

 1.    Disassemble, clean, inspect and perform repairs on various models of turbine engines, associated components and modules according to manufacturer requirements and DAI quality procedures.

2.    Perform preliminary receiving inspection of engines, modules and components using required precision measuring equipment as necessary to determine condition.

3.    Evaluate engine components per manufacturer criteria with calibrated precision measuring equipment to determine serviceability/reparability.

4.    Inspect turbine engine components using non-destructive inspection methods such as fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle machinery.

5.    Utilize DAI controlled documents and computer databases to record pertinent data pertaining to components being inspected.

6.    Assure that all inspections and repairs are properly performed according to current technical data and all inspection records and forms used by the repair station are properly executed prior to the release and return to service of the product being maintained.

7.    Research aircraft and engine logs for current engines times and cycles to determine life limited component status, outstanding FAA Airworthiness Directives and compliance with as directed.

8.    Complete all required logbook/FAA form 8130 entries of maintenance and repair per FAR 43.

9.    Notify the immediate supervisor regarding any discrepancies such as blue print and diagram variances, and/or improper tag documentation as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Direct /Indirect Experience:

Should have one to five (1-5) years experience in gas turbine engine/components maintenance and repair.

Previous mechanic experience in the aerospace field on Pratt and Whitney engines PT6 and JT15D required.

Qualifications: (Including Licenses and Certifications)

FAA power plant license is required according to regulations and type of work.

PC proficiency in MS Office is also a plus.

Physical and Mental Demands: (The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.) 

Physical:

Shop Work: exerting up to (50-70) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Work involves walking, sitting, driving or standing for brief periods of time. Near clarity of vision is required for close up engine and chart/document analysis.

Reaching: extending hands and arms in any direction.

Handling: seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand(s). Fingers are involved to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift gears such as picking, pinching or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to convey detailed spoken instruction to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds by ear.

Mental:

The job requires careful diligence/attention in performing duties under normal mental stresses commonly associated with detailed mechanical/technical work.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.) 

Engine or turbine repair shop environments, including: hoists, heavy parts, chemicals and fluids with use of precision instruments, stringent housekeeping and work area safety regulations and practices to observe and maintain. Environment may include brief periods of elevated noise exposure due to engine testing.

May have occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.