Inspector in Tamarac, Florida at LARSON CANDO INC

Position Summary:

The Aircraft Engine Inspector is based on the ability to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, good mechanical knowledge, good communication and written report skills. Knowledge of procedures and standards outlines in the RSM/QCM. The Inspector is responsible for ensuring all work is performed in accordance with the LCI Repair Station (RSM) and Quality Control Manuals (QCM), applicable and current technical manuals with FAA/EASA standards. This role ensures alignment with FAA/EASA regulatory requirements while driving operational efficiency, financial performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position partners closely with the Inspection Supervisor, Director of Quality and Technical Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs all work in strict accordance with the LCI RSM and QCM Manuals.
• Ensure that all maintenance and inspections are properly performed on all completed work.
• Ensure that the proper inspection records, trace paperwork, work orders and job cards used by LCI are properly executed prior to releasing the article for return to service.
• Ensure that man hours required for work performed are properly accounted for by proper sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Monitors the amount of time being expended to complete individual jobs and ensures adherence to established labor hours standards.
• Conducts pre-induction meetings to ensure that the Customer’s work scope is followed; reviews, presents, and ensures the proper compliance with all required AD’s and SB’S using current tech data.
• Exhibits self-discipline in all areas – avoids excessive tardiness and absences, maintains a clean, orderly work area and a neat personal appearance.
• Confirms that no defective, unserviceable or un-airworthy parts, including parts lacking proper trace, are installed in any articles released by LCI.
• Proper execution of FAA Form 8130-3, when required and authorized.
• Ensures the final acceptance of all incoming material, including new parts, supplies and the airworthiness of articles on which work has been performed outside of LCI by contractors.
• Ensures incoming and outgoing articles are prepared and transported in accordance with all proper guidelines and manuals.
• Ensures the proper tagging and Identification of al parts and components as outlines in the Quality Manual.
• Ensures the preservation of all components or parts during the work process.
• Provides the proper repair instructions to Purchasing for all repair orders going to an outside vendor. Ensuring that any limitations concerning the repair are clearly explained in the instructions; mark the area of part to be repaired as applicable and include the latest applicable tech data.
• See that rejected scrap and unserviceable parts are handled by RSM/QCM and in such a way as to prevent their reuse as serviceable. All discrepant/Hold Parts will be stored in a secured Discrepant/Hold bin until further disposition is provided. Scrap parts will be held in a separate secured scrap bin until they can be mutilated.

Qualifications:

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Combination of office and production floor environments.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds – engines and parts can be extremely heavy and will take a lot of strength to move or manipulate.
• Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, laying horizontally, climbing ladders and/or work stands, walking, etc., as job may require.
• May require occasional extended hours, weekend support, or travel to support operational needs, audits, or customer requirements.
• Must be willing to travel for Field Travel – work to include removals, preservation, and installations of same modules.

What We Offer

At LCI, we are committed to creating a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented workplace. Our employees are the foundation of our success, and we strive to offer benefits and opportunities that make a difference.

LCI is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may be modified as business needs evolve, consistent with applicable laws and regulations.