Engine Test Technician
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Sets up and operates specialized test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of one or more types of engines and/or accessory units.
- Determines and calculates fuel and oil consumption.
- Performs fuel sample tests.
- Troubleshoots and adjusts components on engines and accessories during testing process.
- Liaises with engineers, mechanics, and inspectors on test performance.
- Consults manufacturer's manuals to determine tests and maintenance procedures for instruments used for measuring and controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature, and other variables.
- Installs, mounts, fastens, aligns, and adjust parts, components, wiring and harnesses to engines and/or accessory units using hand and small power tools.
- Generates and maintains engine test performance schedules.
- Calculates and evaluates engine test data.
- Completes production documentation and test and maintenance reports.
- Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.
- Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
- Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
- Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
- Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
- Carries out other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of aviation experience.
- Good planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of production management computer systems and other related internal control systems.
- Knowledgeable in the functional operation of the products tested.
- Ability to attain a Special Process stamp for Test Technician designation.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.
- Regularly required to sit and stand for prolonged periods.
- Ability to follow and understand related company instructions and company processes.
- Ability to work day shift or second shift or weekend shift as required.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred Characteristics
- An A&P license is preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
- Includes a 4-day workweek — 10-hour shifts, typically Monday through Thursday.
About Us
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.