Engine Maintenance Instructor
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, or 2 to 5 years of experience in a training, coaching, or technical leadership role.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)
FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.
FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.
Job Overview
The Engine Maintenance Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality technical training within an aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) environment, with a focus on engine modules and core maintenance fundamentals. This role ensures technicians develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to meet operational and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
FTAI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services.
Language Requirements In Quebec
Intermediate level knowledge of English is necessary to communicate with other company locations, partners and clients located outside Quebec, and to read, interpret, and produce documentation, correspondence, and reports in English as needed.
FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.
FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.
Job Overview
The Engine Maintenance Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality technical training within an aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) environment, with a focus on engine modules and core maintenance fundamentals. This role ensures technicians develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to meet operational and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Deliver and facilitate classroom instruction, workshops, and hands-on technical training focused on engine components and core maintenance modules.
- Prepare and manage the training environment, ensuring tools, equipment, materials, and safety standards reflect operational shop floor conditions.
- Administer and evaluate technical assessments and readiness evaluations, documenting trainee performance in accordance with established procedures.
- Monitor trainee progress through defined learning paths, identify competency gaps, and provide coaching or corrective guidance as needed.
- Validate technician competency in both theoretical knowledge and practical application, providing objective final sign-off for module qualification readiness.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of training content and delivery methods through feedback and collaboration with technical stakeholders.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, or 2 to 5 years of experience in a training, coaching, or technical leadership role.
- Diploma in a technical field related to Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). A Bachelor's degree in a related field is considered an asset.
- Strong technical expertise in engine module maintenance, including teardown, inspection, repair, and build-up activities.
- Experience working with CFM56 engines is considered a strong asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively manage priorities with minimal supervision.
- Collaborative team player with a passion for mentoring, supporting, and developing others.
- Broad industry experience with a solid understanding of aviation regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
- Proficient in both French and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment
- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
- A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
FTAI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services.
Language Requirements In Quebec
Intermediate level knowledge of English is necessary to communicate with other company locations, partners and clients located outside Quebec, and to read, interpret, and produce documentation, correspondence, and reports in English as needed.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Deliver classroom, workshop, and hands-on training on engine components and maintenance fundamentals, while maintaining a safe training environment that reflects shop-floor conditions. Assess and document trainee progress, coach technicians to address competency gaps, validate readiness for module qualification, and help improve training content and delivery.
Requirements
Candidates need at least five years of aircraft maintenance technician experience or two to five years in training, coaching, or technical leadership, along with a diploma in an aviation MRO-related technical field. Strong engine module maintenance expertise, broad knowledge of aviation regulations and quality requirements, and proficiency in French and English are required; CFM56 experience and a related bachelor's degree are assets.
Skills
- Engine Module Maintenance
- Engine Teardown
- Engine Inspection
- Engine Repair
- Engine Build-Up
- Technical Training
- Classroom Instruction
- Hands-On Training
- Trainee Assessment
- Competency Evaluation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Training Content Improvement
- Aviation Regulations
- Quality Standards
- Compliance
- French and English Communication
Benefits
- Vacation
- Personal Days
- Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Family Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Coverage
- Virtual Health Care
- Wellness Spending Account
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite Fitness Facilities
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching
- Financial Advice and Planning
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Categories
- Education
- Engineering
- Transportation
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Aviation Maintenance
- Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
- MRO
- Engine Maintenance
- Engine Modules
- CFM56
- V2500
- Engine Teardown
- Engine Inspection
- Engine Repair
- Engine Build-Up
- Technical Training
- Classroom Instruction
- Hands-On Training
- Workshops
- Technical Assessments
- Competency Validation
- Module Qualification
- Training Content
- Shop-Floor Safety
- Aviation Regulations
- Quality Standards
- Compliance
- French
- English