Inspector

Willis Lease Finance Corporation•Coconut Creek, FL

32d

About The Position

To perform inspections covering the repair and/or disassembly of aircraft engines from Willis Lease’s fleet and Third-Party Customers coming through the Repair Station. Performs a variety of tasks within a team environment and is self-motivated, driven by results, achievement, and in meeting goals.

Requirements

Must have High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
5 – 9 years years of experience and Powerplant license required for Inspector I; 10+ years of experience and Powerplant license required for Inspector II.
Minimum 5 years of experience with 2+ types of engines required (CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, and/or V2500).
FAA P License required (FAA A&P license preferred).
Proficient in conducting engine inspections to include QEC Inventories, GVI, and DI.
Generate inspection reports for engines and components.
Familiar with all inspection methods, techniques, and equipment used to determine the quality and airworthiness of engines, components, and materials undergoing maintenance, repair, or alteration.
Knowledge and familiarity of FAA airworthiness directives, service bulletins, manufacturer's maintenance manuals (AMM, ESM, PPBU, CMM), illustrated parts catalog, and engine shop manuals.
Proficient with current software packages, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other similar repair shop repair and tracking systems.
Able to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
Ability to lift or pull objects weighing as much as 70 pounds frequently.
Agility to stand, lie, or kneel in awkward positions or in confined spaces and to perform work from scaffolds or ladders.
Manual dexterity is required to operate tools to adjust and repair.
Sufficient visual acuity to inspect equipment for defects.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections of incoming and outgoing engines, components, and materials to meet quality control requirements as stated in the repair station quality control manual.
Determine that no defective, unserviceable, or non-airworthy condition exists prior to release to service, check all documentation.
Check incoming engines, components, and materials for hidden damage.
Consult with Powerplant Engineer and generate inspection reports as needed.
Perform shipping and receiving duties.
Mentor Inspector I in proper inspection tool usage, inspection report writing, and complex inspections required for Insepctor II.