Job Title: Test Cell Operator

*Per diem available to candidates 75+ miles outside of Aurora, OR*

Job Description

As a Test Cell Operator in a bench repair and testing environment within the Turbine Engine shop, you will play a pivotal role in overhauling helicopter engines. Your primary responsibility will be to set up, run, troubleshoot, and test turbine engine units, specifically the GE CT58 and Honeywell T55/AL5512 series. This role requires verifying engine performance and functional data to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s instructions for continued airworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret maintenance manuals to guide repair and testing processes.
• Clean and inspect engines, engine components, and parts for damage and wear using visual examination and specialized tools.
• Replace or repair damaged and worn engine parts using hand tools, special tools, pneumatic tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Reassemble engines and perform necessary tests and checks to confirm serviceability.
• Document all inspection findings and corrective actions in maintenance records.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 4 years of experience maintaining turbine engines.
• Experience in turbine engine to airframe interface and test cell/on-wing troubleshooting.
• Minimum 6 months of experience operating test cell for aircraft engines.
• Turbine engine test cell experience of at least 2 years.
• A&P license is required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Test Cell Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting.
• A US Person as per client ITAR regulation.

Why Work Here?

Join a leading heavy lift helicopter company that offers ample opportunities for growth and career advancement. Employees have the chance to move into other roles, join field teams, and enjoy a long-term career with retirement benefits.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, OR.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $52.00/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 Aurora,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 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.