Lead Inspector (2nd Shift)

ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI) 

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a joint venture to distribute engine PMA helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-effective, significantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.  

FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montreal, Singapore, Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.  

JOB OVERVIEW 

The Lead Inspector(s) are responsible for the direct supervision performing preliminary, hidden-damage, in-process, final Inspections, and perform return to service functions on all civil aviation articles received by this repair station in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturer's instructions for continued airworthiness, operator technical data, service bulletins, service letters, airworthiness directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable and/or approved by the FAA. 

Responsibilities: 

• Supervise and coordinate inspections of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration of a powerplant, aircraft or appliance, or a part thereof, received at this repair station. 
• Supervise and coordinate inspections and required inspections in accordance with the methods, standards, and limits required by the accepted or approved data to determine that the work was satisfactorily completed. 
• Audit all inspection paperwork for completeness, task compliance, and deliver finalized documents to Records Dept. 
• Assist and train new inspectors perform inspection tasks as specified on Company job cards, repair and routing travelers recording discrepancies as required. 
• Audit corrective action entries, including installed parts/material tags, tools and equipment used, proper signoff and references. 
• Supervise and coordinate receiving inspection on incoming parts, materials, and tooling to ensure Company standards and requirements are met and generate the applicable identification tags. 
• Assist in the development and training of new inspectors. 

Qualifications: 

• High School or equivalent and basic computer skills 
• Airframe and Powerplant license 
• Must possess exceptional attention to detail and proficiency in the inspection methods, techniques, aids, tools, and equipment used in aircraft jet engine maintenance.  
• 3 – 5 years experience in a lead role for an aircraft jet engine maintenance.   
• Experienced with borescope inspection and interpretation of technical data during the borecope process.  
• Familiar with all regulatory requirements that govern the maintenance of aircraft jet engine.  
• Must be able to communicate Inspection Priorities to inspection personnel in a clear and concise manner.  
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S 

Job Demands: 

Work is performed in a Shop environment and requires the ability to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs. regularly; to manipulate up to 100lbs. with assistance. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb to reach materials, and work in a noisy environment. 

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement: 

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.