Detail Inspector

About FTAI Aviation Ltd. (Nasdaq: FTAI):

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAIs 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.

Position Summary:
The Detail Inspector works in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturers instructions for continued airworthiness service bulletins, service letters for performing preliminary hidden-damage, in-process and final inspections on civil aviation on aviation airworthiness directives, government and industry-standard practices, and other data acceptable to or approved by the FAA.

Function: Quality

Key responsibilities/essential functions include:

• Ensuring that they are thoroughly familiar with the inspection methods, techniques, aids, tools, and equipment used within their assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintaining proficiency in using the inspection aids in their assigned area of responsibility Understanding the current specifications involving inspection aids, used to perform inspections are in proper working order and the proper calibration information is affixed.
• Ensuring that the inspection tools and equipment, including inspection aids, used to perform inspections are in proper working order and the proper calibration information is affixed.
• Understand the current specifications involving inspection tolerances, limitations, and procedures established by the manufacturer of the article being inspected and must understand, speak, and write the English language.
• Ensure all inspections are properly performed and recorded, and all records are properly executed before final approval for return to service of articles maintained or altered by this repair station.
• Perform disassembly and repair of all types of aircraft engine usable parts
• Assist with the reconfiguration or reconditioning of equipment
• Perform scripted test procedures to isolate the failure to sub-assembly and/or component level
• Perform scripted repair procedure to repair and functionally test part or product
• Assist Repair Technicians/Engineers/Technical Services as required
• Maintain constant adherence to inventory control practices and procedures
• Interpret OEM manuals and routers instructions

Required Qualifications:

• High School or equivalent
• Hold and airframe and/or powerplant license
• Must possess exceptional attention to detail
• Basic PC knowledge
• Proficiency in working with all hand tools and pneumatic tools
• Ability to isolate failures within and a complete rework of parts and assemblies
• Ability to perform within company quality standard
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal)

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of troubleshooting and repair of parts and concepts preferred
• Some knowledge of troubleshooting concepts
• Ability to learn and perform basic repairs
• Ability to read and understand routers and OEM manuals

Job Demands:

Work is performed in a Shop environment and requires the ability to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs. regularly; to manipulate up to 100lbs. with assistance. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb to reach materials, and work in a noisy environment.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.