A&P Mechanic II, Engines

StandardAero
Houston, TX

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with turbine engine maintenance experience working in an MRO environment, specifically on Honeywell TFE731 and CFE738 engines.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with turbine engine maintenance experience and a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
    — “Must have a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License”
  • Individuals with at least 3 years of turbine engine heavy maintenance experience in an MRO setting
    — “Minimum of 3 year of experience performing heavy maintenance on turbine engines”
  • Professionals with a background in engine overhaul or military depot environments
    — “Minimum 1 year of experience working in an engine overhaul, military depot, or MRO environment”

Things to consider

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
    — “Must be authorized to work in the United States, without sponsorship”
  • Candidates should be prepared for on-the-job training and ongoing certification requirements
    — “Participate in ongoing training initiatives on and off site through partners like CAE, FlightSafety, and Honeywell”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Honeywell TFE731 and CFE738 engines on your resume and in interviews
    — “you will put your skills and powerplant expertise to use performing overhauls, major inspections, and heavy maintenance on Honeywell TFE731 and CFE738 turbofan engines”
  • Emphasize your ability to document work accurately and follow OEM manual specifications
    — “Document all work accomplished in a clear, concise and accurate manner”
  • Showcase any prior experience with engine run and taxi certifications on corporate aircraft models
    — “Engine Run & Taxi Certifications on various corporate aircraft models”
  • Demonstrate your ability to evaluate components for serviceability and document discrepancies
    — “Evaluates removed components for serviceability and document discrepancies”
  • Mention any prior involvement in test cell environments or related training
    — “Experience working in a Test Cell environment”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Performing overhauls, major inspections, and heavy maintenance on Honeywell turbofan engines
  • Documenting all work accomplished accurately
Typical background
Minimum 3 years of experience performing heavy maintenance on turbine enginesMinimum 1 year of experience working in an engine overhaul, military depot, or MRO environment

Skills & requirements

Required

A&P MechanicFAA Airframe And Powerplant LicenseTurbine Engine MaintenanceEngine OverhaulHeavy Maintenance

Preferred

Honeywell Tfe731 And Cfe738 Turbofan EnginesEngine Run & Taxi CertificationsTest Cell Environment

Stack & domain

MicrometersTorque WrenchesCalipersTechnical Digital DocumentsOEM Light And Heavy Maintenance ManualsHoneywell Turbofan EnginesEngine Run & Taxi CertificationsService BulletinsRepair LettersAirworthiness DirectivesTroubleshootingTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingDocumentationFAA Airframe And Powerplant LicenseAerospaceAviationEngine Maintenance

About the role

Original posting from StandardAero

Aircraft Engine Mechanic II

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.

As an Aircraft Engine Mechanic II at StandardAero’s Houston MRO facility (IAH), you will put your skills and powerplant expertise to use performing overhauls, major inspections, and heavy maintenance on Honeywell TFE731 and CFE738 turbofan engines.

What You'll Do:  

Utilize precision instruments such as micrometers, torque wrenches, and calipers to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair engines and APUsNavigate, research, and reference technical digital documents, OEM Light and Heavy Maintenance manuals.Perform routine maintenance and major inspections on Honeywell turbofan engines. Disassemble and re-assemble engines, adhering to OEM technical manual specifications.Remove and reinstall engines on aircraft for major periodic inspections and core zone inspections.Perform incoming and outgoing engine runs and line maintenance, as required.  Evaluates removed components for serviceability and document discrepancies. Document all work accomplished in a clear, concise and accurate manner. Accomplishes Service Bulletins, Repair Letters and Airworthiness Directives.Participate in ongoing training initiatives on and off site through partners like CAE, FlightSafety, and Honeywell.  

Position Requirements:  

Minimum of 3 year of experience performing heavy maintenance on turbine engines.Minimum 1 year of experience working in an engine overhaul, military depot, or MRO environment.Must have a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License.Must be authorized to work in the United States, without sponsorship.High School diploma or GED equivalent.  

Preferred Characteristics: 

Experience inspecting, maintaining and repairing turbofan engines.Experience working on the Honeywell CFE738 or TFE731 engine lines. Engine Run & Taxi Certifications on various corporate aircraft models. 

Experience working in a Test Cell environment.

Benefits That Make Life Better:

Relocation & Sign-On Bonus Eligible Comprehensive Healthcare401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested.Paid Time Off, accrued starting on day oneQuarterly Bonus opportunitiesShort- and Long-Term DisabilityLife and AD&D InsuranceLearning & Training opportunities 

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Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

Source: StandardAero careers

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