Aviation Maintenance Technician (Powerplant)- Mid Level at American Honda Motor Co Inc

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 moderate operations involving material handling, assembly, inspection, Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO), 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

Minimum Educational Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
FAA Certified Powerplant Maintenance License
 

Minimum Experience

5+ years in aviation manufacturing and/or maintenance facility

2+ years specific to jet engine maintenance is a bonus.

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Moderate experience in one or more of the following aero/engine functions: assembly, inspection, testing, kitting, and/or inventory control
• Ability to interpret basic drawings, schematics, and blueprints
• Use of hand tools and limited precision measuring instruments
• Experience with analysis of moderate technical issues in area of expertise
• Moderate understanding of safety/ergonomics to incorporate during build process
• Moderate 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
• Moderate knowledge of FAA Part 145 regulations
• Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation
• Strong 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 strong trouble-shooting skills within area of expertise
• Understanding of basic test-operating procedures, engine test results, historical trends, and analysis related information
• Ability to apply strong 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, company policies, rules and procedures
• 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.