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Aircraft Engine Detail Inspector

StandardAero
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jul 2025

About the role

At StandardAero, we offer:

  • A clean, safe, and temperature-controlled work environment.
  • Competitive compensation structures and a total rewards package.
  • An opportunity to work with a variety of aircraft engines.
  • A variety of shifts and hours.
  • Opportunities for horizontal and vertical movement within the organization.

 

DETAIL INSPECTOR

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.

As an Engine Detail Inspector you will perform visual and dimensional inspection on engines, accessories and related components and parts to determine their condition for return to service in accordance with approved data and customer requirements.  Cross trains in other complementary skills as needed to support production requirements.

What you'll do:

  • Performs visual and dimensional inspection of products being processed for repair or overhaul to verify their conformance to the approved data and customer requirements.
  • Determines and documents the modification status/configuration of products being processed for repair or overhaul to verify compliance to the applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
  • Ensures the products to be inspected are sufficiently clean and in acceptable condition to perform the inspections necessary to complete the work instruction.
  • Determines the repairability of those products not meeting the applicable requirements.
  • Records the inspection results on the appropriate inspection documentation.
  • Generates the applicable documentation for the repair of unserviceable products.
  • Inspects and identifies parts in the Reduced to Parts (RTP) process.
  • Performs the necessary physical inspection of parts in the Check for Acceptance (C for A) process.
  • Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.
  • Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
  • Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills as needed to support production requirements.
  • Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
  • Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
  • Carries out other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

  • Knowledgeable and proficient in the proper use of precision measuring equipment.
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
  • Knowledgeable in and ability to identify and interpret conditions on products that are the result of service operation.
  • Ability to use and interpret publications used in the production process (graphs, charts, schematics, blueprints).
  • Working knowledge of the functions and operation of the products being inspected.
  • Prior aircraft engine inspection experience is preferred

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Working knowledge of production management computer system and other related internal control systems.
  • Ability to complete the Detail Inspector Training & Development Plan.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average work day.
  • Regularly required to sit for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to work day shift, evening shift, or weekend shift, as required.
  • Must be authorized to work in the US.

Benefits that make life better:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
  • Paid Time Off starting on day one
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Learning & Training opportunities

 

 

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

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