Detail Inspector
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers
Company Overview:
Global Engine Maintenance LLC, established in 2009, is an FAA-accredited company specializing in the maintenance and repair of CFM
56-3,
-5B, and
-7B engines. We are a high-performance FAA Part 145 / EASA Certified Repair Station, providing innovative solutions and exceptional customer service to airlines and aviation organizations worldwide.
Job Summary:
The Detail 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. This role conducts preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections to ensure airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company quality standards.
- Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of incoming engine parts and components.
- Identify and document pre-existing damage, missing parts, or discrepancies upon receipt.
- Use precision measurement tools to inspect engine parts/components for wear, defects, or nonconformance.
- Conduct dimensional and structural inspections to assess serviceability.
- Issue non-conformance reports (NCRs) and collaborate with engineers and technicians to determine corrective actions.
- Monitor and maintain traceability of parts and components throughout the maintenance process.
- Participate in FAA audits, customer audits, and internal quality control evaluations.
- Perform inspections of maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations of a powerplant, aircraft, appliance, or component for which the inspector is rated in accordance with 14 CFR 65.85, 65.87, and 65.95.
- Perform Required Inspection Items (RII) as authorized on the M-16 Maintenance and Inspection Authorization Card.
- Perform inspections and required inspections in accordance with approved methods, standards, and limits to determine that work was satisfactorily completed.
- Verify that proper tooling and test equipment required by approved data are used during maintenance tasks being inspected and that equipment calibration status is current prior to use.
- Inspect major repairs and alterations to verify work was performed in accordance with approved data and without unauthorized deviations.
- Record inspections performed on maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, and alterations in accordance with company procedures.
- Generate and sign FAA Form 337 as required for major repairs and alterations.
- Conduct inspection tasks as specified on company task cards for customer aircraft, engines, and components, recording defects as required.
- Review corrective action entries, installed parts tags, and documentation for completion and proper authorization references in accordance with company procedures.
- When assigned Airworthiness Release duties, review deferred maintenance items, logbook entries, service forms, and installed parts tags for completeness and proper signoff prior to approval.
- Complete inspection turnover documentation when assigned to letter check inspections or required inspections, ensuring incomplete tasks are recorded for incoming inspectors.
- Perform receiving inspection on incoming parts, materials, and tooling to ensure company standards are met and generate applicable identification tags.
- Report to the Inspection Manager all matters adversely affecting airworthiness or maintenance efficiency.
- Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience with CFM
56 engine piece part inspection, repair, and return to service. - A valid Powerplant License is preferred.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities include, but are not limited to:
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to read, write and understand English in accordance with…
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