Aviation Advanced Engine Mechanic (Production/MRO Associate)

The Aviation Advanced Engine Mechanic (Production/MRO Associate) at Honda is responsible for advanced operations in aircraft engine maintenance, including material handling, assembly, inspection, MRO, and testing. The role requires leading training, maintaining engine kitting, and facilitating technical data documentation. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, an FAA certified Powerplant Maintenance License, and at least 6 years of aviation manufacturing or maintenance experience. Strong skills in aero/engine functions, blueprint interpretation, and use of hand tools and precision instruments are essential. The position involves frequent physical activity, exposure to aviation hazards, and overtime as needed. Familiarity with FAA Part 145 regulations and moderate computer skills are required.

The Aviation Advanced Engine Mechanic (Production/MRO Associate) at Honda plays a vital role in supporting advanced operations within the manufacturing team, focusing on material handling, assembly, inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft engines. This position is responsible for hands-on engine assembly, repair, and testing, as well as leading training for associates and maintaining engine kitting processes. The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret technical data and documentation. Honda offers a competitive base wage, paid overtime, regional bonuses, industry-leading benefits, paid time off, 401K with company match, career growth opportunities, and various wellbeing and support programmes.

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

Manufacturing team member with the responsibility of performing advanced operations involving material handling, assembly, inspection, Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO), and test of aircraft engines.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead training of associates
• Maintenance of engine kitting by supporting layout of engine hardware parts and storage utilizing shadowing for parts control
• Facilitate 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 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:

• 6 years in aviation manufacturing and/or maintenance facility
• 5+ years specific to jet engine maintenance is a bonus

Skills Other Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong 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
• Familiarity with regulatory agency requirements to assure compliance
• Advanced knowledge of FAA Part 145 regulations

Skills Continued

Skills Continued:

• 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

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 rules, safety, company policies and procedures.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?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

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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead training of associates in advanced engine maintenance and operations.
• Take ownership of maintenance and kitting of engine hardware parts, including layout and storage using shadowing for parts control.
• Facilitate supporting data for Preliminary Review (PR) disposition for nonconforming product decisions.
• Document technical data and provide timely communication of results to relevant parties.
• Perform visual and quality checks of assembly hardware to ensure 100% traceability of product.
• Deliver high-quality hands-on engine assembly and repair activities at the highest level of skill.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support the team in advanced operations involving material handling, assembly, inspection, and maintenance/repair/overhaul of aircraft engines.

Skills:

• Strong experience in aero/engine functions such as assembly, inspection, testing, kitting, and inventory control.
• Ability to interpret basic drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Proficiency with hand tools and limited precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with analysis of moderate technical issues in the area of expertise.
• Moderate understanding of safety and ergonomics for the build process.
• Moderate computer skills, including use of MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory agency requirements to assure compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of FAA Part 145 regulations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use shop hand and power tools, balancing equipment, engine test preparation, product acceptance testing, diagnosis, and equipment calibration.
• Ability to use strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills within the area of expertise.

Education:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• FAA certified Powerplant Maintenance License is mandatory.