Senior Aircraft Inspection Lead — Jet Engines

FTAI Aviation LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FTAI Aviation LLC is seeking a Lead Inspector to oversee inspections of aerospace components at our Miami facility. The role includes supervising inspection activities, ensuring paperwork accuracy, and mentoring junior inspectors.

Ideal candidates have an Airframe and Powerplant license with 3–5 years in a lead role, strong attention to detail, and experience with borescope inspections. The position is based in Miami, FL and requires readiness to work in an FAA-regulated repair environment.

Qualifications

• License: Airframe and Powerplant (required).
• 3–5 years lead experience in aircraft jet engine maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail; capable of training inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate inspections of maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration.
• Audit inspection paperwork for completeness and compliance.
• Assist and train new inspectors on company procedures.
• Audit corrective action entries and tagging of parts/tools.
• Oversee receiving inspection of parts and generate ID tags.

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Leadership

Supervision

Borescope inspection

Education

Airframe and Powerplant license

Tools

Borescope equipment

Job description

FTAI Aviation LLC is seeking a Lead Inspector to oversee inspections of aerospace components at our Miami facility. The role includes supervising inspection activities, ensuring paperwork accuracy, and mentoring junior inspectors.

Ideal candidates have an Airframe and Powerplant license with 3–5 years in a lead role, strong attention to detail, and experience with borescope inspections. The position is based in Miami, FL and requires readiness to work in an FAA-regulated repair environment.