Inspector I

Summary:

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. Perform a variety of tasks within a team environment and is self-motivated driven by results, achievement, and in meeting goals.

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 and checking all documentation for accuracy.
• Check incoming engines, components, and materials for hidden damage.
• Consult with your Lead Inspector and generate inspection reports as needed.
• Perform shipping and receiving duties.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• 5 – 9 years of experience and Powerplant license required.
• 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 30 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.

Travel/Misc.:

• Light – as needed.

Here at Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), we are dedicated to fair hiring practices and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees based upon job-related factors such as their educational background, work experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job. It is the policy and practice of WLFC to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable Federal, state or local law. WLFC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application processes.

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WLFC also offers a comprehensive benefit package to its eligible employees. This includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Roth 401(k), HSA in conjunction with a high deductible plan, life insurance, supplemental insurance, travel accident insurance, employee assistance program, short & long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, employee education reimbursement plan, matching gift program, health and wellness plan, and paid time off.

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