Aircraft Engine Detail Parts Inspector

All Aviation Jobs; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Prime Turbines in Dallas (Carrollton), Texas is seeking a Detail Parts Inspector to perform dimensional and visual inspections on aircraft engine and component parts, ensuring FAA regulations and manufacturer manuals are met. The role requires precise measurement skills and thorough documentation before parts are released for service.

Ideal candidates have aviation engine experience (Pratt & Whitney preferred), can read manuals and drawings, and operate precision tools such as micrometers,

Qualifications

• Must have aviation engine experience and familiarity with engine manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturer's instructions, drawings, and technical documents.
• Demonstrated precision measurement skills with common inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret manuals and specifications to determine repair methods.
• Replace or repair worn components using hand tools and gauges.
• Perform testing of PT6 engines and components.
• Ensure all inspection records are accurate and complete before return to service.

Skills

Aviation engine experience

Reading drawings

Technical documents

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Job description

Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industries worldwide. With over 1.1 million square feet of sales and service facilities in the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Brazil, PAG’s 27 locations and customer-focused business model serve aviation customers through Supply Chain and Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (ISMRO) services.

We have a position open for Detail Parts Inspector for our location in Carrollton, TX.

Job Purpose

Dimensional inspection of engine parts. The Detail Parts Inspector is responsible for inspecting aircraft engine and component parts to ensure they meet FAA regulations, customer specifications, manufacturer maintenance manuals, and company quality standards. This position performs dimensional and visual inspections throughout the repair process and ensures all documentation is accurate and complete before parts are released for service.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Read and interpret maintenance and overhaul manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing life-limited, malfunctioning, or damaged components
• Replace or repair worn, defective or damaged components using hand tools, gauges and testing equipment
• Perform testing of PT6 model engines and components
• Performing inspection of incoming parts, and final inspection of articles. Ensuring all inspections are properly performed and recorded, and all records are properly executed before final approval for return to service of articles maintained or altered by Prime Turbines
• Ensuring the Work Order packages contain the required documents and forms
• Ideal candidates will offer:
• Proficient in reading and understanding manufacturer's instructions, drawings, and technical documents
• Aviation engine experience required. Pratt and Whitney aviation engine experience preferred.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment, i.e., micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking, bending, and reaching to shoulder level. Requires occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 60 pounds. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Equipment Operated

Ability to use precision measuring equipment, i.e., micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.

Work Location

Prime Turbines, Dallas (Carrollton), Texas

Education/Training

High School diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience

At least 2 years of related experience in Aviation or related field preferred.

We offer competitive pay and a wide variety of benefits. Full time associates qualify for health benefits the first of the month following 30 days’ employment. Options include medical, dental, vision, base life (company paid), voluntary life, short and long-term disability, flex spending accounts, and telemedicine. Other benefits include vacation and PTO time accrued with each pay cycle with a vacation carryover/payout option at year end, 9 paid holidays, 401k with company match contributions.

AA/EOE/D/V

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Expected hours: 40-45 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person