Inspector, BSI

FTAI Aviation• Miami, FL, US, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Video Borescope Inspector performs internal visual inspections of commercial turbofan engines and modules, such as CFM56 engines, to assess airworthiness, detect damage, and support maintenance, repair, and lease-return decisions. The inspector captures, measures, and documents findings against OEM manual limits so engineering, asset management, and customers can make serviceability decisions quickly and accurately. The position performs inspections on-wing and in-shop, documents findings in the AIIR Inspection program, supports lease-return, pre-purchase, and on-condition evaluations, and coordinates with engineering, powerplant technicians, and customers. The inspector also maintains borescope equipment and follows applicable safety, quality, and regulatory procedures. The primary schedule is first shift supporting Miami shop operations, with alternate shifts, overtime, weekends, and AOG call-outs possible as operational demands require.

Requirements

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate or equivalent.
At least 3 years of hands-on turbine engine maintenance or inspection experience.
At least 5 years performing video borescope inspections on commercial turbofan engines.
Experience operating Mentor borescope equipment.
Working knowledge of OEM engine manuals, AMMs, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and inspection limits.
Ability to read and apply technical data, illustrated parts catalogs, and engineering instructions.
Clear written English for technical reports and basic computer skills, including MS Office and maintenance tracking systems.
Valid driver's license and passport, and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

OEM borescope training or certification, such as CFM training, for the engine types supported.
Ability to perform Boroblend repairs.
Experience with 3D phase measurement and stereo measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

Perform borescope inspections of fan, compressor, combustor, and turbine sections, on-wing and in-shop, in accordance with OEM Engine Manuals, AMMs, Service Bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives.
Operate rigid and flexible video borescopes, including articulating, 3D/stereo, and phase-measurement probes.
Identify and characterize defects including nicks, dents, cracks, burns, erosion, coating loss, missing material, FOD, and tip curl.
Measure damage, compare it with serviceable, repairable, and rejection limits, and escalate findings that exceed limits.
Capture clear, labeled images and video of findings, including stage, blade number, and clock position.
Write inspection reports and record results in the AIIR Inspection program.
Support lease-return, pre-purchase, and on-condition evaluations with records meeting customer and regulatory expectations.
Remove and install inspection port plugs and igniters; rotate engine cores and fans by hand tool or drive in accordance with manual procedures.
Coordinate with engineering, powerplant technicians, and customers to plan inspections and recommend next actions.
Maintain, calibrate, and care for borescope equipment; report damaged probes and tools.
Follow FOD prevention, tool control, human factors, and hazardous-materials practices.
Comply with FAA Part 145 requirements, EASA requirements where applicable, the repair station manual, and company quality procedures.