Surveillance Inspector

Global Engine Maintenance (GEM)•Doral, FL

About The Position

The Surveillance Inspector performs inspections in accordance with current technical data, manufacturer Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA), Airworthiness Directives, service bulletins, service letters, and other FAA-accepted or approved data. The role conducts preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, receiving, module, and final inspections to ensure airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company quality standards within Global Engine Maintenance LLC’s FAA Part 145 Repair Station. The position reports to the Lead Surveillance Inspector. The inspector performs authorized inspections and Required Inspection Item (RII) inspections, verifies the proper use of tooling, calibrated equipment, and approved technical data, documents inspection results, and reviews maintenance records and supporting documentation. The role may conduct receiving inspections, borescope inspections, module inspections, in-process surveillance signoffs, and Airworthiness Release duties when assigned. It also monitors technician work, verifies corrective actions and rework, reports airworthiness or compliance concerns, and maintains compliance with applicable FAA regulations and company manuals and procedures.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Surveillance Inspector within an aviation MRO environment is preferred.
Strong working knowledge of MRO production workflows and scheduling practices.
Proficiency with ERP/MRO systems.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced MRO environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong communication and coordination skills.
Attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
Ability to perform inspections within applicable ratings and documented authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting CFM56 engine maintenance programs.
Quantum experience.
Bilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities

Inspect maintenance, preventive maintenance, alterations, powerplants, aircraft, appliances, and parts within the inspector’s ratings and authorizations under applicable 14 CFR provisions.
Perform inspections and Required Inspection Item (RII) inspections within the scope documented on the M-16 Maintenance and Inspection Authorization Card.
Inspect work using the methods, standards, techniques, limits, and technical data required to determine whether work was satisfactorily completed.
Verify that required tooling, calibrated equipment, and approved technical data are used during maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks.
Inspect major repairs and alterations to verify compliance with approved or authorized data and use of proper tools and test equipment, and to identify unauthorized deviations.
Record inspections of maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, and alterations in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
Generate and sign FAA Form 337 when required for major repairs and alterations.
Conduct inspection tasks on customer engines, modules, and components using company task cards, and record defects and discrepancies.
Review corrective action entries, installed parts tags, and supporting documentation for completion, traceability, and proper authorization before signoff.
When assigned Airworthiness Release duties, review deferred maintenance items, completed logbook entries, installed parts tags, and service forms before signing the release and submitting required documentation.
Complete inspection turnover for letter checks or required inspections, documenting incomplete tasks for the incoming inspector.
Perform receiving inspections of parts, materials, and tooling to verify conformity, traceability, certification documentation, and serviceability, and generate applicable identification tags.
Report matters adversely affecting airworthiness, regulatory compliance, or maintenance efficiency to the Lead Surveillance Inspector.
Perform detailed borescope inspections in accordance with OEM instructions and regulatory requirements.
Oversee and verify engine incoming condition, receiving documentation, inventory records, and borescope findings.
Conduct module inspections and in-process surveillance signoffs for compliance with company procedures and FAA standards.
Review and issue shop paperwork for disassembly, assembly, and final inspection to ensure accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and rework verification of engine parts and assemblies as required.
Interpret and apply routers, OEM manuals, Airworthiness Directives, service bulletins, and other technical data during inspections.
Monitor and provide oversight of CFM Technicians’ work to ensure adherence to procedures, quality standards, and safety practices.
Maintain compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, the Company Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), Safety Management System (SMS), and other applicable regulatory requirements.