# Aviation Engine Mechanic (Production/MRO Associate)

**Company**: American Honda Motor Company
**Location**: Burlington, North Carolina
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Manufacturing
**Industry**: Automotive
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4744011

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## Description

We are seeking a qualified Aviation Engine Mechanic (Production/MRO Associate) to join our team at American Honda Motor Company in Burlington, North Carolina.

**Job Purpose:** As a Manufacturing team member, you will perform operations involving assembly, inspection, repair, and test of aircraft engines.

**Key Accountabilities:**

- Assist in training of associates

- Support the maintenance of engine kitting by supporting layout of engine hardware parts and storage utilizing shadowing for parts control

- Compile 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

- Perform hands-on engine assembly at the highest level of skill as needed to support the team

- Perform hands-on engine repair activities at the highest level of skill as needed to support the team

**Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:**

- High School Diploma or GED

- FAA Certified Powerplant Maintenance License

- 3+ years in aviation manufacturing and/or maintenance facility is a bonus

- 1+ years specific to jet engine maintenance is a bonus

- 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

- Familiarity with regulatory agency requirements to assure compliance

- Advanced knowledge of FAA Part 145 regulations

- Knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation

- Some 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, safety DEPARTMENT, and COMPANY policies, Procedures, AND rules.

- This position may be enrolled in a DOT/FAA Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse program

**Total Rewards:**

- Competitive Base Wages (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)

- Paid Overtime

- Regional Bonus (when applicable)

- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown

- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

**Career Growth:**

- Advancement Opportunities

- Career Mobility

- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning

- Training and Development Programs

**Additional Offerings:**

- Lifestyle Account

- Childcare Reimbursement Account

- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment

- Elder Care Support

- Wellbeing Program

- Community Service and Engagement Programs

- Product Programs

## Skills

### Required
- assembly
- inspection
- repair
- test of aircraft engines
- FAA Certified Powerplant Maintenance License
- MES
- ERP
- analysis of simple technical issues
- safety/ergonomics
- trouble-shooting skills
- analytical problem-solving skills

### Nice to have
- jet engine maintenance
- aero/engine functions
- inventory control
- regulatory agency requirements
- FAA Part 145 regulations

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Source: [Apply at careers.honda.com](https://careers.honda.com/us/en/job/11847/Aviation-Engine-Mechanic-Production-MRO-Associate?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)