Aircraft Engine Detail Inspector (Component Repair)

About the role

Perform visual and dimensional inspection on engines, accessories, and related components and parts to determine their condition for return to service in accordance with approved data and customer requirements. Cross-train in other complementary skills as needed to support production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs visual and dimensional inspection of products being processed for repair or overhaul to verify conformance to approved data and customer requirements.
• Determines and documents the modification status/configuration of products being processed for repair or overhaul to verify compliance to applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
• Ensures products to be inspected are sufficiently clean and in acceptable condition to perform the inspections necessary to complete the work instruction.
• Determines the repairability of products not meeting applicable requirements.
• Records inspection results on the appropriate inspection documentation.
• Generates an estimate on the cost of replacement parts and labor necessary to complete the applicable work instructions.
• Generates applicable documentation for the repair of unserviceable products.
• Inspects and identifies parts in the Reduced to Parts (RTP) process.
• Performs the necessary physical inspection of parts in the Check for Acceptance (C for A) process.
• Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.
• Cross-trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
• Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills as needed to support production requirements.
• Participates in the cross-training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in the proper use of precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledgeable in and ability to identify and interpret conditions on products resulting from service operation.
• Ability to use and interpret publications used in the production process (graphs, charts, schematics, blueprints).
• Ability to complete the Detail Inspector Training & Development Plan.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.
• Regularly required to sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work day shift, evening shift, or weekend shift, as required.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the functions and operation of the products being inspected.
• Proficient in technical writing.
• Working knowledge of production management computer systems and other related internal control systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• 401(k) with 100% company match, up to 5% vested.
• Paid Time Off starting on day one.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Health- and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Learning & Training opportunities.

Schedule

Many shop positions offer a 4-day workweek — 10-hour shifts, typically Monday through Thursday.