Detail Inspector

Global Engine Maintenance (GEM)•Doral, FL

About The Position

Global Engine Maintenance LLC is an FAA-accredited company established in 2009, specializing in maintenance and repair of CFM56-3, -5B, and -7B engines. It is an FAA Part 145 / EASA Certified Repair Station serving airlines and aviation organizations worldwide. The Detail Inspector performs inspections using current technical data, manufacturer Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Airworthiness Directives, service bulletins and letters, and other FAA-accepted or approved data. The role conducts preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections to ensure airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company quality standards. The position also performs inspection activities for maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, and alterations, records inspection results, and reports matters that could adversely affect airworthiness or maintenance efficiency to the Inspection Manager. The work environment includes standing, walking, bending, regular use of PPE, lifting up to 50 pounds, exposure to chemicals, and work with industrial equipment in confined spaces. Global Engine Maintenance LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides a drug-free workplace. Duties and working conditions may be revised or added as needed.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with CFM56 engine piece-part inspection, repair, and return to service.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and understand English in accordance with 145.153.
Proficiency working with precision measurement tools.
Ability to read and interpret OEM maintenance manuals, technical data, and work instructions.

Nice To Haves

A valid Powerplant License is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of incoming engine parts and components.
Identify and document pre-existing damage, missing parts, and discrepancies upon receipt.
Use precision measurement tools to inspect engine parts and components for wear, defects, or nonconformance.
Conduct dimensional and structural inspections to assess serviceability.
Issue non-conformance reports and collaborate with engineers and technicians to determine corrective actions.
Monitor and maintain traceability of parts and components throughout the maintenance process.
Participate in FAA audits, customer audits, and internal quality control evaluations.
Inspect maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations of powerplants, aircraft, appliances, or components for which the inspector is rated, in accordance with 14 CFR §§65.85, 65.87, and 65.95.
Perform Required Inspection Items as authorized on the M-16 Maintenance and Inspection Authorization Card.
Perform inspections in accordance with approved methods, standards, and limits to determine whether work was satisfactorily completed.
Verify that proper tooling and test equipment required by approved data are used during inspected maintenance tasks and that equipment calibration is current before use.
Inspect major repairs and alterations to verify work was performed in accordance with approved data and without unauthorized deviations.
Record inspections of maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, and alterations in accordance with company procedures.
Generate and sign FAA Form 337 as required for major repairs and alterations.
Conduct inspection tasks specified on company task cards for customer aircraft, engines, and components, recording defects as required.
Review corrective action entries, installed parts tags, and documentation for completion and proper authorization references.
When assigned Airworthiness Release duties, review deferred maintenance items, logbook entries, service forms, and installed parts tags for completeness and proper signoff before approval.
Complete inspection turnover documentation when assigned to letter check or required inspections, ensuring incomplete tasks are recorded for incoming inspectors.
Perform receiving inspections on incoming parts, materials, and tooling to ensure company standards are met and generate applicable identification tags.
Report matters adversely affecting airworthiness or maintenance efficiency to the Inspection Manager.