For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!
The Turbine Engine Maintenance Technician will perform overhaul, repair, and testing of turbine engines and/or turbine engine fuel systems and accessory components as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Read and interprets maintenance manuals, or other technical data to determine the feasibility and method to perform the assigned tasks
- Cleans and inspects engines, engine components and component parts for damage and wear using visual examination and special tooling and equipment. Follows shop standard work procedures for clean up and equipment preventive maintenance
- Replaces or repairs damaged or worn engine parts and component parts using general hand tools, special tools, pneumatic tools and precision measuring equipment. Assembles components with same tools and equipment
- Utilizing special tools and/or equipment performs tests and/or checks as required to confirm engine or engine component serviceability
- Properly documents all inspection findings and work performed/corrective action in the appropriate maintenance records to meet established standards
- Maintains work areas and tools in a clean and organized manner, practices proper tool and FOD control
- Performs work safely and utilizes the appropriate technical data for the assigned task
- Monitors and supports continuous improvement activities by utilizing Lean and continuous improvement tools striving to identify and eliminate waste in all its forms in an effort to improve quality and safety, decrease lead time and reduce cost