Aircraft Engine Mechanic

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Meridian (MS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Meridian, Mississippi, is seeking an Aircraft Engine Inspector to join our QA team onsite. You will perform in-process and final inspections, verify maintenance against technical directives, and support document control and audits.

A&P experience is preferred and US citizenship is required for security clearance. Strong attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and the ability to read technical manuals are essential.

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 Excel and the ability to read and interpret technical publications.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections on engines and components aligned with published specs.
• Conduct final inspections and audit conformity to service directives.
• Review maintenance manuals and service bulletins for applicability.
• Initiate and track discrepancy reports using JDRS.
• Support audit and document control processes in QA programs.

Skills

QA inspection

Microsoft Office Excel

Attention to detail

Technical publications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dial indicators

Calipers

Rotor balance machines

Depth micrometers

Job description

**Job Title: Aircraft Engine Inspector****Working Pattern: Fulltime/Onsite****Working Location: Meridian, Mississippi**Relocation is not available for this position **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 auditingOur 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**#CLOFACT*## **Job Category**Factory Staff## **Job Posting Date**25 Sep 2026; 00:09 ## **Pay Range**Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range. 43.39-Hourly**Location:**Kingsville, TX**Benefits**Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 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; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.