Aviation Engine Quality Inspector

Coastal Elite Pro; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in North Carolina seeks an Engine Quality Inspector to assure engine and parts quality across repair and production environments, perform inspections, and support compliance with aviation maintenance regulations.

You will coordinate quality activities across assembly, testing, and overhaul processes, review work plans, verify procedures, and assist root cause analysis while promoting safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or relevant experience; FAA Powerplant Mechanics license required.
• Minimum five years in repair station or production, with two in inspection.
• Knowledge of FAA Parts 43, 145, and preferably Part 21.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience with design data, tooling, gaging, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP/MES systems preferred.
• Ability to foster teamwork and adhere to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform engine and parts inspections, including visual, borescope, and measurements.
• Ensure shipment paperwork compliance and support document creation.
• Review engine work plans for adherence to design data and incorporate updates.
• Verify shop floor activities align with approved procedures and recommend improvements.
• Assess inspection methods and measurement devices for product impact.
• Manage suspect parts removal, documentation, and investigation.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in quality projects as directed by management.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Education

Associate degree

FAA Powerplant Mechanics license

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MES systems

Gaging

Tooling

Design data

Job description

Role Overview: Responsible for ensuring engine quality in repair and production environments by performing inspections, supporting compliance with aviation maintenance regulations, and coordinating quality activities across assembly, testing, and overhaul processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engine and parts inspections, including visual, borescope, and measurements.
• Ensure shipment paperwork compliance and support document creation.
• Review engine work plans for adherence to design data and incorporate updates.
• Verify shop floor activities align with approved procedures and recommend improvements.
• Assess inspection methods and measurement devices for product impact.
• Manage suspect parts removal, documentation, and investigation.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in quality projects as directed by management.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associates degree or relevant experience; FAA Powerplant Mechanics license required.
• Minimum five years in repair station or production, with two in inspection.
• Knowledge of FAA Parts 43, 145, and preferably Part 21.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience with design data, tooling, gaging, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP/MES systems preferred.
• Ability to foster teamwork and adhere to safety protocols.

Working Conditions

Combination of shop floor and office work environments, requiring PPE, lifting up to 50 lbs, and vision standards. May involve travel, shift work, and compliance with DOT/FAA regulations.