Aviation Engine Mechanic
Burlington, NC, US, 27215
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals.
At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job Purpose
Honda Aero in Burlington, NC is looking for a member who will be part of a manufacturing team with the responsibility of performing operations involving assembly, inspection, repair, and test of aircraft engines.
Key Accountabilities
- Training of associates
- Maintenance of engine kitting by supporting layout of engine hardware parts and storage utilizing shadowing for parts control
- Provide supporting data to Preliminary Review (PR) disposition for nonconforming product decisions
- Document technical data and provide timely communication of results
- Perform visual/quality checks of assembly hardware to maintain 100% traceability of product
- Performs hands-on engine assembly at the highest level of skill as needed to support the team
- Performs hands-on engine repair activites at the highest level of skill as needed to support the team
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- FAA Certified Powerplant Maintenance License
Minimum Experience
- 3+ years in aviation manufacturing and/or maintenance facility is a bonus
- 1+ years specific to jet engine maintenance is a bonus
Other Job-Specific Skills
- Some experience in one or more of the following aero/engine functions: assembly, inspection, testing, kitting, and/or inventory control is a bonus
- Ability to interpret basic drawings, schematics, and blueprints
- Use of hand tools and limited precision measuring instruments
- Experience with analysis of simple technical issues in area of expertise
- Understanding of safety/ergonomics to incorporate during build process
- Computer skills to utilize MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
- Experience with analysis/investigative tools and systems
Other Job-Specific Skills Part 2
- Familiarity with regulatory agency requirements to assure compliance
- Advanced knowledge of FAA Part 145 regulations
- Knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation
- Som mechanical aptitude with ability to use shop hand and power tools, balancing equipment, perform engine test preparation, product acceptance testing, diagnosis, and equipment calibration
- Ability to use trouble-shooting skills within area of expertise
- Ability to apply analytical problem-solving skills with a strong understanding of the engine manufacturing processes
- Work from basic blueprints, tool write-ups, sketches, verbal information, appropriate manuals, etc., to perform assigned work instructions
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Ability to be flexible with job assignments and able to quickly master new tasks
- Basic understanding of safety/ergonomics to incorporate during all work processes
Working Conditions
- Travel: No travel expected
- Physical: Manufacturing environment with minimal desk work. Frequent kneeling, standing, reaching, squatting, bending, pushing and lifting. Some physical effort required (pushing 300+ pounds on wheeled cart; lifting 25-50 pounds
- Hazards: Risks found in typical aviation shop setting. Exposure to explosives/flammables, pressurized equipment, chemicals, moving parts, hot parts
- Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities
- Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safetly DEPARTMENT, and COMPANY policies, Procedures, AND rules
- This position may be enrolled in a DOT/FAA Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse program
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Nearest Major Market: Greensboro