Engine Technician - Inspection

This position is considered to be the core business activity within the company and contains a number of different tasks. Most activities in the Engine Shop and Test Cell fall under the broad category of Gas Turbine Engine Repair and Overhaul Technician. A fully trained Engine Technician is able to complete to a certain degree of tasks related to the assembly, disassembly, inspection, balancing, airflow and test of a gas turbine engine in accordance with the manufacturer specification and company procedures. 

This position is a SSAA (Safety Sensitive Aviation Activity) and requires the holder of the position to fully comply with Vectors Drugs and Alcohol Management Plan unless otherwise advised.

Duties include:

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Conduct all work in accordance with company policies, quality procedures, manufactures and customer specification and industry regulations
• Complete all documentation related to the work being performed
• Receive incoming gas turbine engines
• Disassemble engines as required
• Clean engine components in preparation for detail inspection
• Visually inspect (and detail inspect for temporary periods) engine parts
• Perform boroscope inspections on engines
• Balance rotating components
• Assemble main engine, modules and all sub-assemblies
• Flow test of individual components and assemblies
• Test engines and components
• Prepare engine for dispatch
• Complete Request for Action (RFA) as and when required
• Take on daily task assignments and plans work to meet daily targets and customer requirements
• Assist in training of others ensuring quality standards are maintained
• The job holder will be responsible for seeking opportunities to increase personal effectiveness and planning training and development in discussion with his/her Supervisor
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement programs and identifies opportunity for improvement in processes, working practices and team efficiency, acts as continuous improvement champion as required
• Utilise IT systems as appropriate
• Maintain positive working relationships with all internal departments and attend meetings if requested
• Adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety Regulations, Business Ethics and financial controls
• Report unsafe conditions and practices and make safety suggestions