Assembly and Test Inspector V, 2nd Shift (Onsite)

RTX•Jupiter, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly and Test Inspector V supports Pratt & Whitney’s Aftermarket Operations team in the overhaul of PW1100G-JM engines at the West Palm Beach facility. The role uses power and mechanical tools to perform functional checks on engine assemblies and components, and conducts dimensional and visual inspections using standardized methods and established techniques. The Inspector accepts or rejects material based on inspection findings and must enter and satisfactorily remain in the FAA-covered work pool after transitioning to the Aftermarket Operations team. The position is onsite and works second shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:30 p.m. to midnight, with a 10% shift differential. The facility is FAA regulated, and the role is considered safety-sensitive. The candidate must be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and ongoing random testing under applicable FAA regulations. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract; no security clearance is required. The position requires up to one year of work-related experience and the ability to interpret and work from complicated drawings, specifications, procedures, and instructions to fabricate, configure, install, remove or replace, and set up power systems, components, modules, test stands, and associated equipment. The role offers experience with aerospace manufacturing skills and processes, commercial jet engine disassembly and assembly technical data, and training on forklifts, scissor lifts, and other powered industrial vehicles.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
At least one year of formal training in power-plant mechanics and testing, or at least one year of automotive training or experience.
Ability to interpret and work from complicated drawings, specifications, procedures, and instructions.
Ability to perform dimensional and visual inspections and verify measurements.
Ability to meet the FAA-covered work-pool requirement and applicable safety-sensitive drug and alcohol testing requirements.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to midnight.

Nice To Haves

A&P License.
Four or more years in a similar function.
Previous MRO or FAR 145 repair station experience.
Formal training in power plant mechanics and testing.
Well-rounded knowledge of FAA and aviation standards, jet engine design and operation, jet engine hardware and components, instrumentation installations, engine assembly, or test stands.
SAP and Solumina experience.
Creative troubleshooting skills.
Excellent judgment and professional maturity.

Responsibilities

Perform receiving inspections and conduct initial inventory of accessory components on turbine engines delivered for MRO shop visits.
Monitor, witness, document, and review inspection, assembly, and testing of turbine engines and components to ensure requirements are met.
Participate in special projects with coworkers, supervisors, engineers, suppliers, customers, and service groups to review, install, or modify equipment and procedures and meet customer requirements.
Follow correct operating, care, use, and maintenance practices for equipment, housekeeping, and workplace safety.
Visually inspect turbine engine components, subassemblies, rigs, and individual parts for paperwork errors, physical damage, safety-wiring issues, and other anomalies; ensure openings are covered when required.
Inspect engines and components for foreign objects and check test stands for surplus parts, hardware, or loose debris.
Perform dimensional and visual inspections and verify measurements.
Recognize and disposition non-conforming material in accordance with requirements; refer variances to a higher-graded Inspector or Supervisor.
Conduct audits when required and report findings.
Inspect removed components and hardware to determine serviceability in accordance with applicable technical data.
Review customer requirements, incoming paperwork, SAP, and Solumina for applicable Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives, and make applicability-based disposition decisions.
Perform functional checks on engine assemblies and components using power and mechanical tools.
Interpret and work from complicated drawings, specifications, procedures, and instructions to fabricate, configure, install, remove or replace, and set up power systems, components, modules, test stands, and associated equipment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
Short-term and long-term disability.
New Parent Leave and parental leave.
Savings Plan with company automatic contribution and potential company match; 401(k) match is also listed among potentially available benefits.
Employee Scholar Program, available upon hire date.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid time off, including vacation days, sick/personal days, incentive vacation, and a birthday holiday.
Holidays.
Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules may be available.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.
10% second-shift differential.