Engine Teardown Mechanic
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The Impact You’ll Make
As an Engine Teardown Mechanic, you'll play a critical role in the engine overhaul process by ensuring aircraft engines and components are safely and accurately disassembled, inspected, and prepared for repair. Your attention to detail and mechanical expertise will help identify reusable parts, maintain the highest quality and safety standards, and keep maintenance operations running efficiently. By supporting on-time turnaround and delivering reliable work, you'll help ensure aircraft return to service safely and customers receive the dependable performance they expect.
What You'll Do
Perform full teardown and disassembly of CFM56 engines, modules, auxiliary power units (APUs), and related aircraft components in accordance with maintenance manuals and work instructions.
Inspect, identify, tag, and process components for repair, overhaul, or scrap based on their condition.
Accurately track components through internal systems by building manifests, bills of materials (BOMs), processing removal tags, and identifying parts using OEM manuals.
Safely use hand tools, precision measuring instruments, lifting equipment, and overhead cranes (when applicable).
Handle high-value aircraft components with care while following all safety and quality procedures.
Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with FAA/EASA regulations and company standards.
Collaborate with inspection, repair, and production teams to meet turnaround time (TAT) goals.
Prioritize tasks and adapt to changing production requirements in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while ensuring all tools and equipment are properly managed.
What You'll Bring
Experience in industrial maintenance, automotive maintenance, aviation maintenance, or another related mechanical field.
Hands-on experience maintaining, repairing, or disassembling mechanical equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity with the ability to interpret mechanical assemblies and disassembly procedures.
Experience with aircraft engines, APUs, or related component teardown is a plus.
Overhead crane experience is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Office 365, and basic computer file management.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and openness to constructive feedback.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift to 30 lbs.
- Ability to navigate ladders up to 5 feet in height
- Ability to work on a 5-ft. platform
- Ability to spend long periods standing, kneeling, and sitting.
Why You’ll Love It Here
A collaborative, people-first culture where your voice and expertise truly matter.
Competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and a 401(k).
Access to a good network, best-in-class tools, and ongoing professional development.
About SETNIX LLC
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Setna iO
A global aviation network for used serviceable material, aircraft and engine trading, repair services, and asset leasing.
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