Dimensional Inspector

HEICO; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aircraft Technology, Inc. (ATI), a HEICO subsidiary, seeks a Dimensional Inspector to inspect aerospace and gas turbine engine components for airworthiness and conformance to OEM standards during receiving, in-process, and final inspections.

This role verifies ATI and subcontractor workmanship to meet FAA and world regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate has strong measurement skills, familiarity with calipers, micrometers, surface gauges, and borescopes, and the ability to document findings

Qualifications

• Inspect aerospace components for wear, corrosion, and damage per OEM standards.
• Verify conformance to FAA and other regulatory requirements.
• Document inspection results accurately and clearly.
• Interpret OEM manuals and continued airworthiness instructions.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect turbine engine components for wear, damage, and serviceability.
• Measure sizes with micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Report findings and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new inspection procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Measuring with micrometers

FAA/regulatory knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Surface gauges

Dial indicators

Borescopes

Optical/electronic comparators

Job description

Aircraft Technology, Inc., (ATI), a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, is an FAA/EASA Part 145 Repair Station. ATI supports a wide range of rotary and fixed wing components found on both commercial and military platforms around the world.

ROLE: The Dimensional Inspector will inspect aerospace and gas turbine engine components for airworthiness and conformance to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards during receiving, in-process, and final inspections. This position will verify and validate work performed by ATI and subcontractors to meet specifications in accordance with FAA and other world regulatory bodies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visually inspect components for wear, corrosion, fretting, gouges, bent or worn features, elongated holes, and any other damage of the turbine engine.
• Measure parts using various measuring devices, such as micrometers, calipers, surface gages, dial-indicator gages, and other inspection tools to measure sizes.
• Determine whether part features meet standards for serviceability, reparability, and overhauled condition.
• Interpret standards provided by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) manuals and instructions for continued airworthiness and industry standards. Thoroughly document visual and dimensional inspection findings in reporting forms.
• Documentation Inspection - Check customer purchase orders and other customer documentation, check vendor documentation, and ATI documentation.
• Reporting - Clearly report all findings. Record location, size, acceptability parameters, and other information relevant to the evaluation, acceptance, and corrections.
• Work closely with the engineering team on new component procedures and repairs to ensure continuous improvement in the department.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent from an accredited school required.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience required.
• FAA Repair Station experience preferred.
• Exposure to visual inspection methods, techniques, practices, and aids that are appropriate for the article being inspected.
• Proficiency in the use of various gages to include calipers, borescopes, micrometers, optical or electronic comparators.
• General knowledge of turbine engine components, functions, repairs and shop processes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

• Language/Communication: Excellent communication skills both written and oral required. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
• Reasoning Abilities: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills, strict attention to details and ability to multitask and prioritize as necessary, with minimal supervisory direction. Must be flexible in handling multiple tasks. Very high degree of accuracy in accomplishing the repetitive handling of various technical documents.
• Interpersonal Skills: Must work well in a team environment and independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, will be required to regularly sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment, phone/computer work, low noise level except when on the manufacturing floor where it will be medium to high level.