Engine Technician I (1149) at VSE Aviation in Roselle, IL

Summary: VSE Aviation is seeking an Engine Technician I, an entry-level role designed for individuals who have completed a Powerplant program but have little to no hands-on experience with jet engine maintenance. This position focuses on training, skill development, and familiarization with shop procedures and safety practices.

Responsibilities:
- Assist senior technicians with basic shop tasks such as tool preparation, engine cleaning, and component handling. Learn to read and follow maintenance manuals and engine shop documentation
- Observe and support disassembly and reassembly of engine components under direct supervision
- Participate in on-the-job training to gain familiarity with jet engine systems and Vortex Aviation procedures
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
- Accurately complete assigned checklists and documentation as part of the learning process
- Attend assigned training sessions and apply learned skills in the shop environment

Required Qualifications:
- Completion of an FAA-certified Powerplant program required
- Powerplant License

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience of 1-2-years of aviation maintenance experience; aviation schooling, basic understanding of aircraft engine systems and standard shop practices, a plus
- Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and follow instructions
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
- Willingness to learn and follow directions from experienced technicians
- Good manual dexterity and basic mechanical aptitude
- Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and personal growth in aviation maintenance
- Ability to work well in a team environment and take initiative
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Required Skills: FAA-certified Powerplant program, Powerplant License, Aviation maintenance, Reading and interpreting maintenance manuals, Jet engine systems, Mechanical aptitude, Manual dexterity, Commitment to safety