Aircraft Engine Field Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Aircraft Engine Field Technician (Field Technician IV)

Location: Newark, NJ (Serving the New Jersey / New York Area)

Salary: $72,000-$74,000/year

Job Type: Permanent

Shift: (1st shift: 6:30am–3:00pm or 2nd shift: 3:00pm–12:30am)

Travel: Up to 100% domestic and international travel

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Engine Field Technician to support our aviation customers and aircraft manufacturers. This role is based within a 2-hour drive of Teterboro, NJ or Bradley International Airport (Windsor Locks, CT) and involves traveling domestically and internationally to maintain, inspect, and repair aircraft engines.

As a Field Technician, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality maintenance services in the field. Candidates must be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds, passing a required eye exam, and traveling extensively.

Key Responsibilities:

Follow work scope instructions provided by Maintenance Operations Control

Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and reassemble engines and modules

Troubleshoot defects in engine components and systems

Use engine data tools and materials such as AMM, EMM, IPC

Interpret Service Bulletins, FAA Advisory Directives, and Technical Variances

Maintain eligibility for repair station inspection approval

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED with 4+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance/repair/overhaul OR

Associate degree with 3+ years of related experience

FAA Airframe & Power Plant License

Ability to pass FAA/DOT pre-employment drug screening (testing for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP, and amphetamines)

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (due to FAA requirements)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with gas turbine engines

Familiarity with engine or aircraft logbooks

Previous experience in FAR145 repair stations

Prior customer-facing or field service experience

Ability to work in a lead capacity

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Full-time