Turbine Engine Technician

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and founded in 1993, Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and value-added supply chain services to the aerospace and defense industries. With 25 FAA-approved repair stations, 27 locations worldwide, 1,100+ employees, and over 1.2 million square feet of production/distribution facilities, PAG offers comprehensive MRO services on over 200,000 product lines. PAG supports operators in the Airline, Business and General Aviation (BGA), Military and Rotary Wing markets through its Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (ISMRO®) business model. This position is at our Carrollton, Texas facility under the name of Prime Engines. Prime Turbines is a Pratt & Whitney PT6A and PT6T Engine Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) provider, specializing in aircraft engine overhaul, hot section services, and performance recovery for PT6-powered aircraft across general aviation, commercial, and special-mission operations.

JOB PURPOSE

As part of a team working together in an FAA certified Repair Station, the Turbine Engine Technician provides high-quality maintenance and repair services to PT6A engine series. This includes, but is not limited to, disassembly, cleaning, evaluating, repairing, assembling and testing turbine engines.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions: Maintain, repair and overhaul service to PT6A turbine engines. Read and interpret maintenance and overhaul manuals. Replace or repair worn, defective or damaged components. Disassembly, clean, evaluate, repair and assemble turbine engines. Organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Read and interpret turbine engine manuals diagrams, charts and schematics. Lift up to 50 lbs. Work and bend in limited workspace. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent 3 years’ experience in aviation maintenance environment, preferably on Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Engine PT6A or PT6T series. Must have own hand tools. Special tooling will be supplied by company. Computer skills including electronic mail, Microsoft word and Excel. Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions in English. Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately. Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, exercising sound judgement. Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and overtime as required. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Drug screening is FAA DOT approved program Marginal Job Functions: Knowledge of general office clerical procedures. Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Will participate in and support safety initiatives, safe work practices and compliance. Will participate in safety activities including the following: immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents/injuries. Will follow all safety rules, FAA regulations, PPE compliance and equipment operation requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking, bending, and reaching to shoulder level. Requires occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Equipment Operated: Ability to use appropriate safety equipment and hand tools. Work Location: Prime Turbines, Carrollton, TX.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; attention to detail; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction; multi-tasking a necessity; ability to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and to project a positive, concerned image to the public; ability to work without supervision; ability to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and priorities. Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Minimum of at least 3 years’ experience in aviation maintenance environment, preferably on PT6A or PT6T series Turbine engines. Certificates/Licenses: FAA issued Powerplant License preferred but not required. We offer competitive pay and a wide variety of benefits. Full time associates qualify for health benefits the first of the month following 30 days’ employment. Options include medical, dental, vision, base life (company paid), voluntary life, short and long-term disability, flex spending accounts, and telemedicine. Other benefits include vacation and PTO time accrued with each pay cycle with a vacation carryover/payout option at year end, 9 paid holidays, 401k with company match contributions. EOE/Vets/Disabled Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prime Turbines LLC