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Company Overview:

Global Engine Maintenance LLC, established in 2009, is an FAA-accredited company specializing in the maintenance and repair of CFM56-3, -5B, and -7B engines. We are a high-performance FAA 145/EASA Certified Repair Station, providing innovative solutions and exceptional customer service to airlines and aviation organizations worldwide.

Job Summary:

As a Surveillance Inspector, you will follow processes in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturer’s instructions for continued airworthiness. This includes service bulletins, service letters for performing preliminary hidden damage, in process and final inspections on civil aviation on aviation airworthiness directives, government and industry standard practices and other data acceptable to or approved by the FAA. You will report to the Lead Surveillance Inspector.

Duties amp; Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration of a powerplant/ aircraft or appliance, or a part thereof, for which he is rated (but excluding major repairs to, and major alterations any repair to, or alteration of, instruments), and may perform additional duties in accordance with 14 CFR 65.85, 65.87, 65.95.
• To accomplish inspection and required inspection (RII) as specified on his M-16 Maintenance and Inspection Authorization Card. When performing inspection and required inspection (RII), the Supervisor is responsible to the Director of Quality Control.
• Perform inspections and required inspections in accordance with the methods, standards, and limits required by the accepted or approved data to determine that the work was satisfactorily completed.
• Verify that the tooling required by the accepted or approved data is used during the accomplishment of the maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks being inspected.
• Inspect major repairs and alterations accomplished to verify that the performance was in accordance with the approved or authorized data provided, the usage of proper tools and test equipment, and there were no unauthorized deviations.
• Record inspections performed on maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, and alterations in accordance with Company procedures.
• Generate and sign FAA Form 337 as required for major repairs and alterations.
• Conduct inspection tasks as specified on Company task cards, on Customer’s aircraft, engines, and components, recording defects as required.
• Review the recording of corrective action entries including installed parts tags for completion, proper signoff with authorizing references recorded in accordance with Company procedures.
• When assigned to Airworthiness Release duties, reviews any deferred maintenance items and completed logbook entries including installed parts tags and service forms for completion, proper signoff with authorizing references recorded in accordance with Company procedures, before signing the Airworthiness Release and submitting service forms, parts tags and any authorizing document used to the Duty Supervisor.[AA1] [SJ2]
• Complete the inspection turnover when assigned to letter check inspections or as required by the performance of required inspections, ensuring that the status of incomplete tasks is recorded available for reference by the incoming inspector.
• Perform receiving inspection on incoming parts, materials, and tooling to ensure Company standards and requirements are met and generate the applicable identification tags.
• Reports to the Lead Surveillance Inspector all matters adversely affecting the airworthiness and efficiency of maintenance
• Perform detailed borescope inspections in accordance with OEM and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and verify engine incoming receiving, inventory documentation, and borescope findings.
• Conduct module inspections and in-process surveillance signoffs to ensure compliance with company and FAA standards.
• Review and issue shop paperwork for disassembly, assembly, and final inspection to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and rework verification of engine parts and assemblies as required.
• Interpret and apply information from routers, OEM manuals, and technical data during inspections.
• Monitor and provide oversight of CFM Technicians’ work to ensure adherence to procedures, quality standards, and safety practices.

SMS Responsibilities:

• Be familiar with the company’s safety policies, procedures, and tools relevant to their responsibilities.
• Understand and use the confidential employee reporting system.
• Complete all required training and maintain competence for assigned tasks.
• Use proper tools, equipment, and approved technical data to perform work safely.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Immediately report all emergencies, incidents, accidents, and identified hazards to their supervisor or manager, as well as to the Quality/Safety Department.
• Communicate safety-related information that could help prevent mishaps or improve operational safety.

Education and Experience:

• Certified as a mechanic or repairman under part 65 for the work being supervised
• Powerplant License required.
• Borescope Experience minimum of 3 years.
• Proficiency in working with all hand tools and pneumatic tools.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting and repair of parts and concepts.
• Ability to isolate failures, complete rework of parts, and perform within company quality standards.
• Ability to learn and perform basic repairs.
• Ability to read and understand routers and OEM manuals.

Skills:

• Understand, read, and write English in accordance with 145.153.
• Quantum aviation software experience preferred
• 2 or more years CFM56-3, 5B amp; -7B experience

Physical Requirements amp; Work Environment:

• Must be able to pass yearly DOT vision exam
• Standing, walking, bending
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to chemicals
• Regular use of PPE gear.
• Work near industrial equipment

Global Engine Maintenance LLC is an Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO) and provides a drug-free workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, or disabled status. This job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be revised or added as needed, and management reserves the right to modify responsibilities, requirements, and working conditions at any time.

[AA1]8130-3s instead of aircraft logs?

[SJ2]For the field teams, aircraft logs are still applicable. I would either add 8130s or leave it blank so that they can also be Form 1s or equivalent for other agencies. Those fall under “any authorizing document”.