Role: Experienced Powerplant Technician

Location: Tallinn, Estonia

Permanent Position | Starting Autumn 2026

Salary: €35,000 – €53,000 (depending on experience & approvals)

Type Training Available (CFM56-5B / CFM56-7B)

Chevron Recruitment is supporting a leading aviation maintenance organisation in Tallinn, Estonia, who will be recruiting Experienced Powerplant Technicians for permanent positions commencing Autumn 2026.

This is an excellent forward-looking opportunity for technicians with CFM56 engine experience, or those seeking to gain engine type training where a variant is not currently held.

Role Overview

As a Powerplant Technician, you will play a key role in the inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines, ensuring all tasks are completed in accordance with regulatory, OEM, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspection, and repair activities on CFM56-5B & CFM56-7B engines

• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble engine modules and components

• Ensure compliance with EASA regulations, company procedures, and OEM documentation

• Accurately complete technical documentation and maintenance records

• Identify defects, troubleshoot issues, and support rectification activities

• Work closely with engineering and quality teams to maintain high safety and quality standards

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the powerplant workshop

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Powerplant / Engine Technician within an aviation MRO environment

• Previous experience on CFM56 engines preferred

• Candidates without a specific engine variant will be considered — type training available

• Strong knowledge of EASA maintenance requirements

• Ability to read and interpret AMM, CMM, IPC, and OEM manuals

• Detail-oriented with a strong safety and quality mindset

• Able to work independently or as part of a team

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