Engine Technician

Engine Technician

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 FridaySunday 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.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Miami, FL.

Pay and Benefits: 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)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Miami, FL.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.