Jet Engine Borescope Inspector - On-Wing & Shop

FTAI Aviation Ltd.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FTAI Aviation Ltd. in Miami is seeking a Video Borescope Inspector to perform internal visual inspections of commercial turbofan engines (e.g., CFM56) and modules to verify airworthiness and aid maintenance decisions.

You will document findings per OEM manuals, support lease-return and pre-purchase evaluations, and coordinate with engineering and customers to plan inspections. Strong English reporting and Mentor borescope experience are required.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands-on turbine engine maintenance or inspection experience.
• 5+ year performing video borescope inspections on commercial turbofan engines.
• Experience operating the Mentor borescope equipment
• Working knowledge of OEM engine manuals, AMM, SBs, ADs and inspection limits.
• Ability to read and apply technical data, illustrated parts catalogs and engineering instructions.
• Clear written English for technical reports; basic computer skills (MS Office, maintenance tracking systems).
• Valid driver's license and passport, with the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S

Responsibilities

• Perform borescope inspections of fan, compressor, combustor and turbine sections.
• Operate rigid and flexible video borescopes, including articulating, 3D/stereo and phase-measurement probes.
• Identify and characterize defects such as nicks, dents, cracks, burns, erosion, coating loss, missing material, FOD and tip curl.
• Measure damage and compare it with serviceable, repairable and rejection limits; escalate findings that exceed limits.
• Capture clear, labeled images and video of each finding, with stage, blade number and clock position.
• Write inspection reports and record results in our AIIR Inspection program
• Support lease-return, pre-purchase and on-condition evaluations with records that meet customer and regulatory expectations.
• Remove and install inspection port plugs and igniters; rotate engine cores and fan by hand tool or drive per manual procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering, powerplant technicians and customers to plan inspections and recommend next actions.
• Maintain, calibrate and care for borescope equipment; report damaged probes and tools.
• Follow FOD prevention, tool control, human factors and hazardous-materials practices.
• Comply with FAA Part 145 (and EASA where applicable), the repair station manual and company quality procedures.

Skills

Clear written English

MS Office

Maintenance tracking systems

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate

Tools

Mentor borescope equipment

Job description

FTAI Aviation Ltd. in Miami is seeking a Video Borescope Inspector to perform internal visual inspections of commercial turbofan engines (e.g., CFM56) and modules to verify airworthiness and aid maintenance decisions.

You will document findings per OEM manuals, support lease-return and pre-purchase evaluations, and coordinate with engineering and customers to plan inspections. Strong English reporting and Mentor borescope experience are required.