Inspector, Front End (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 proprietary 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 Front-End Inspector performs incoming, and teardown inspections on CFM56-7 and CFM56-5 engines, modules, and components as they enter the MRO shop. The role sets the condition baseline for every induction: it documents findings, records part disposition for downstream repair and overhaul or inspections. Responsibilities: Perform receiving inspection on inducted CFM56-7 and CFM56-5 engines, modules, accessories, and piece parts. Conduct visual inspections during teardown, per the Engine Shop Manual (ESM),AMM and CMM . Disposition parts repairable, scrap or quarantine; tag and route them correctly. Record findings, photos in the ERP system (job cards, inspection reports, discrepancy records) with complete, legible, signed entries. Support work scope development by flagging findings to planning, engineering and customer reps. Follow FOD prevention, tool control, ESD and safety programs; keep the inspection area clean and organized. Support internal, customer and regulatory (FAA/EASA) audits. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. 1+ years of inspection or technician experience on turbine engines in an FAA Part 145 repair station or equivalent. Strong attention to detail and clear, accurate written documentation. Basic computer skills; experience with an MRO/ERP system (e.g., SAP, AMOS, Quantum). Legally authorized to work in the United States; able to pass a background check and drug screening. Working knowledge of engine manuals, CMMs, service bulletins and airworthiness directives. Preferred qualifications FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate Physical requirements and work environment Stand, walk, bend, kneel and climb for long periods; lift up to 50 lb unaided. Work in a shop environment with noise, solvents and moving equipment; wear required PPE. Work overtime, weekends or alternate shifts based on engine flow. 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.