Jet Engine Mechanic (no prior aviation experience)

GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) is a full-service engine overhaul and repair station located at Helsinki International Airport in Vantaa, Finland, specializing in both heavy maintenance and light repairs (SPAH) for General Electric and CFM International engines.

We are now looking for Jet Engine Mechanics with no prior aviation experience to join our hospital shop visit team (SPAH) in our rapidly growing and international company. The team is responsible for performing repairs, inspections and troubleshooting on quick turnaround engines. 

Our ideal candidate has good technical skills and is active and motivated to learn. We don’t expect you to have previous aviation experience as we will provide you with required training to gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to specialize in overhaul and repairs of CFM56-5B/7B & CF6-80C2 jet engines. This is a full-time permanent position in a steadily growing company.


Requirements for the role

• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a mechanic, for example in car industry, forestry, aviation, etc. 
• Good manual skills and the ability to use basic hand tools correctly
• Experience with reading technical drawings
• Good English language skills to communicate, be able to read & interpret maintenance manuals and service bulletins. Finnish is a plus
• Flexibility with working times 
• Strong motivation to learn and grow a career in jet engine maintenance
• Positive and hard-working attitude
• Good teamworking skills

As an employer we offer

• Supportive, positive and international work environment 
• Interesting and challenging work tasks
• Development and training opportunities 
• Diverse well-being benefits, such as cultural and sports passes (200€/year), on-site gym, team-building activities
• Comprehensive occupational healthcare services

The starting salary for this position is 2522€/month (according to IAU CLA, Paygrade 7) with possibility for additional increases based on experience, skills, and performance. 


Would you like to become part of our great international GATES team? Apply via our career site no later than 9.10.2026

For more information about us, check the following video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI8nf0soh-Q 

For more information about the position, contact Harri Hartikainen, SPAH Production Manager by email: hhartikainen@gatelesis.com.


As a condition of employment, a security clearance will be conducted by Finavia Oyj and the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (SUPO) in accordance with the Security Clearance Act (726/2014).