Aircraft Engine Mechanic

rollsroyce; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Parental and family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking an Aircraft Engine Inspector to perform in-process and final QA inspections using certification standards. The role includes operating rotor balance machines and precision measurement tools, auditing maintenance directives, and ensuring compliance with technical publications.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years in aviation or engine repair/overhaul, strong Excel skills, and eligibility for US security clearance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 5+ years’ experience in general aviation or aircraft field and/or engine or module repair/overhaul and/or previous inspection or evaluator experience
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - especially Excel
• Ability to work varying shifts and overtime
• Eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires US citizenship

Responsibilities

• Participate in managed and monitored QA programs and processes identified in CNAFINST 4790.2 and the Quality System Plan; perform audits and monitor for process compliance
• Read and interpret technical publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to verify conformity and aid in evaluating serviceability of material
• Conduct in-process inspections on engines and components, sub-components, modules and all fuel, oil, and air related systems against required technical publications, service bulletins, or directives
• Review technical manuals and instructions for content and applicability
• Initiate and track discrepancy and defect reports through the Joint Discrepancy Reporting System (JDRS)
• Manage technical document library program

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Rotor balance machines

Drills

Dial indicators

Calipers

Depth micrometers

Blast cabinets

Job description

Job Title

Aircraft Engine Inspector

Working Pattern

Fulltime/Onsite

Working Location

Meridian, Mississippi

Location

Kingsville, TX

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You'll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential . And it's your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world's most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

As the Quality Assurance Representative for Rolls-Royce, you will perform in-process and final inspections that require QA certification. You may also be required to utilize rotor balance machines, drills, dial indicators, calipers, depth micrometers, blast cabinets and other equipment applicable to engine disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair and assembly. As well as audit and monitor all levels of maintenance, review and validate Technical Directives, technical publications and quality inspection points.

What you will be doing

• Participate in managed and monitored QA programs and processes identified in CNAFINST 4790.2 and the Quality System Plan; perform audits and monitor for process compliance
• Read and interpret technical publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications in order to verify conformity to specifications and aid in the evaluation for serviceability of material
• Conduct in-process inspections on engines and components, sub-components, modules and all fuel, oil, and air related systems against required technical publications, service bulletins, or directives
• Review technical manuals and instructions for content and applicability
• Initiate and track discrepancy and defect reports through the Joint Discrepancy Reporting System (JDRS)
• Manage technical document library program

Basic Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with 5+ years’ experience in general aviation or aircraft field and/or engine or module repair/overhaul and/or previous inspection or evaluator experience
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - especially Excel
• Ability to work varying shifts and overtime
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires US citizenship

Preferred

• A&P License
• Adour F405 engine repair/overhaul experience
• Adour F405 Level 1 inspector experience
• Prior experience in compliance auditing

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It's a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you're driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Infinite Potential

Closing date: 10/'25/26

Job Category

Factory Staff

Job Posting Date

25 Sep 2026; 00:09

Pay Range

43.39-Hourly

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• a flexible spending account
• a health savings account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• certain paid holidays
• paid parental and family care leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a long-term incentive plan