Engine Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Engine Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, inspecting, disassembling, rebuilding, and troubleshooting CFM56-5 and CFM56-7 commercial jet engines to meet FAA standards. You will perform maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on turbine engines in a large, growth-oriented maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) environment, ensuring engines operate safely, reliably, and in full regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, disassemble, reassemble, and troubleshoot CFM56-5 and CFM56-7 engines in accordance with FAA standards and internal procedures.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on engine components and accessories, including inspection, disassembly, repair, and reassembly.
• Run regular maintenance tests and checks to verify that all engine components operate at full capacity and that the engine is safe and ready for service.
• Install and replace faulty or damaged parts on CFM56-5 and CFM56-7 engines, ensuring correct fit, function, and documentation.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft jet engines and related components based on technical specifications and guidance provided by the Engineering Department.
• Perform routine maintenance, overhauls, and part replacements in line with manufacturer instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Use diagnostic tools, technical manuals, and engineering documentation to identify faults, determine root causes, and define corrective actions.
• Document all maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and tests in compliance with aviation regulations and internal quality procedures.
• Create and maintain accurate inventories of stock, supplies, tools, and spare parts, including materials and equipment logs used for replenishment and future planning.
• Maintain detailed repair logs, reports, and records of components and assemblies that have been inspected, repaired, or replaced.
• Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while working on engines and components in the MRO facility and engine test cell.
• Collaborate with other technicians, engineers, and support staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of maintenance tasks.

Essential Skills

• Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) FAA certification.
• At least 1 year of previous engine maintenance experience in the aerospace field working on turbine engines.
• Hands-on experience maintaining, inspecting, and repairing CFM56-5 and/or CFM56-7 engines (CFM experience required).
• Strong knowledge of aircraft engine maintenance practices, including inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of turbine engines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, engineering specifications, and regulatory documentation.
• Familiarity with FAA compliance requirements and aviation maintenance standards.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and equipment used for engine inspection and troubleshooting.
• Ability to accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections in line with regulatory and internal standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in an MRO environment on commercial jet engines.
• Experience working on aircraft, airframe, and engine inspection and troubleshooting.
• On-the-job training (OJT) on CFM56 engines or similar turbine engines.
• Comfort working with structured pay levels tied to experience, licenses, and documented OJT.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to work effectively across different shifts and in various facility locations as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a beautiful, well-maintained facility that is purpose-built for growth and a strong, collaborative culture. The organization offers benefits and supports employees through regular company engagement events, creating a positive, team-oriented environment. With multiple shifts and expanding operations, you gain opportunities for development, stability, and long-term career growth in a modern aerospace maintenance setting.

Work Environment

You will work in a large MRO facility near the Miami International Airport area, with additional expansion MRO operations and an engine test cell located in Medley. The environment is modern, clean, and well maintained, designed to support high-quality engine maintenance and testing. Multiple shifts are available, including typical MRO schedules such as 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday, as well as engine test cell schedules such as 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and a Friday–Sunday shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You will work around commercial jet engines, diagnostic tools, and test equipment in a professional maintenance setting, following standard safety procedures and attire appropriate for an MRO and engine test cell environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Miami, FL.

The pay range for this position is $28.39 - $52.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Miami,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.