DoD SkillBridge, Engine Mechanic Trainee

About the role

As a SkillBridge Engine Mechanic Trainee at StandardAero Augusta, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and overhauling aircraft engines, modules, components, and accessories. Your duties will include conducting technical troubleshooting, disassembly and assembly of various models of turbine engines, inspecting engine parts, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, OEM manuals, and related materials.

Responsibilities

• Follow all required standards in the performance of assigned work displaying appropriate competencies in accordance with FAA Regulations, OEM manuals, and related materials.
• Conduct necessary troubleshooting and/or repair (either on or off wing) on turbine engines.
• Disassemble and assemble various models of turbine engines according to sequence utilizing aircraft tools, balance machines, surface grinders, drill presses, and other equipment for repair and/or overhaul.
• Receive engine parts to conduct inspections using precision measuring tools in order to detect physical defects such as cracks, burns, foreign object damages, proper screws, and structure deviations.
• Evaluate engine parts to determine which parts are repairable or unrepairable; refer to micrometers and other precision-measurement tests to determine further routing to other destinations or to scrap parts.
• Inspect aircraft engine parts to determine and/or perform Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) requirements.
• Utilize applicable database systems in order to retrieve information regarding parts inventory, manufacturing models, serial numbers, and/or other pertinent information to ensure proper documentation.
• Refer to technical publications, specification sheets, and/or other regulatory requirements in order to ensure that all tasks have been completed in proper sequence and required signed-off.

Requirements

To qualify, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty in the US military.
• Can participate within the last 6 months of separation or retirement.
• Will receive an honorable discharge.
• Has taken any service TAP/TGPS.
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months.
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of the fellowship.

Qualifications

• Must meet all aforementioned eligibility requirements as outlined above.
• Ability to attain FAA A&P license within 1 year of hire (FAA Form 8610-2).
• Computer literacy skills are required, as well as the ability to read, interpret, and understand technical manuals, micrometers, and other precision-measuring instruments.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Skills

Previous engine maintenance experience in the aerospace field on turbine engines; Honeywell, Rolls Royce, and/or Pratt & Whitney experience is preferred. Valid FAA A&P licenses are also preferred.

Benefits

This is an unpaid fellowship through the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program. The candidate(s) selected for this role will remain an employee of the DoD and will receive compensation and benefits through the DoD. The individual(s) selected will not receive compensation or benefits from StandardAero and will not be an employee, agent, or contractor of StandardAero.