Aircraft Engine Quality Inspector (TFE731)

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

As an Aircraft Engine Quality Inspector, you will perform in-process and final inspections of engines, propellers, components and parts to verify correct completion in compliance with the approved data and customer requirements.  Responsible for the certification of products, on behalf of the company, for return to service.  Cross trains in other complementary skills as needed to support production requirements.

What you'll do: 

• Verifies the correct assembly at the in-process assembly stages as described in the applicable inspection plan.

• Performs physical inspection of the assembled product prior to the performance of any functional tests performed to verify safe completion of the product.

• Uses production control systems and generates reports for product documentation files.

• Performs the final inspection of the completed product, includes both a physical and documentation review.

• Confirms the modification status, ensuring compliance to the current requirements.

• Verifies the completion of the work instructions identified on the task control number (TCN).

• Verifies the correct configuration and identification of the end product.

• Reviews historical log records for completeness and accuracy.

• Prepares and completes all applicable release documentation following successful completion of the TCN instructions.

• Validates the certification on behalf of the company.

• Completes and validates non-conformance tag/material review board (NCT/MRB) documentation.

• Ensures compliance to the applicable quality procedures affecting the production process in the cell.

• Assists in troubleshooting technical problems within the cell.

• Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.

• Supervises Product Quality Inspector trainees in the on-the-job training (OJT) process.

• Performs other functions as assigned that do not conflict with the final inspection function.

• 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 endorsements 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.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Qualified in the detail inspection function.

• Knowledgeable in the configuration and assembly of the products processed in the cell.

• Knowledgeable in the assembly methods and techniques used.

• Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments.

• Proficient in dimensional inspection techniques.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the applicable regulatory requirements relating to maintenance of aeronautical products.

• Knowledgeable on the documentation completion requirements.

• Working knowledge of production management computer system and other related internal control systems.

• Knowledgeable in the quality requirements relating to the production process.

• Ability to complete the Quality Inspector Training & Development Plan.

• Proficient in decision making to ensure compliance to all customer, regulatory and company requirements.

• Proficient in communication skills.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average work day.

• Regularly required to sit for prolonged periods.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Characteristics:

• FAA Powerplant certification is a plus.

Benefits that make life better at StandardAero:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities
• Enjoy a better work-life balance with many shop positions offering a 4-day workweek — 10-hour shifts, typically Monday through Thursday.

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