Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating globally for more than 35 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.
Role: Aircraft Component Inspector
Location: Manchester, Wythenshawe
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Hours Of Work: Monday to Thursday (Apply online only) Friday (Apply online only)
Eligibility: Only applicants with a valid UK Right to Work status will be considered.
Additional Information
A unique opportunity to work with one of the world's foremost MRO companies at their engineering workshop location in Manchester. The successful applicant will carry out detailed mechanical inspection of aircraft components, parts and assemblies to confirm compliance with approved data, customer requirements and internal procedures.
Job Accountabilities
Perform incoming, in work and final inspection (including release to service) of aircraft components, parts and assemblies.
Interpret engineering drawings, approved repair data, work instructions and customer specifications.
Verify dimensions, tolerances, fit and condition using appropriate calibrated tools and equipment.
Carry out detailed visual inspection for wear, corrosion, damage, cracking indicators, deformation and other defects.
Confirm material, process and traceability documentation aligns to job requirements.
Complete inspection records, job cards, certificates and release packs clearly and accurately.
Raise non-conformance reports and support investigation, containment and corrective actions.
Work closely with production, planning, engineering and supply chain to resolve quality or technical issues quickly.
Support internal and external audits by providing objective evidence and maintaining tidy, compliant records.
Ensure compliance with health and safety, human factors awareness and standard workshop controls.
Inspection equipment and methods
Micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, height gauges, thread gauges, radius gauges and surface finish comparators.
CMM and digital measurement systems where available.
Use of precision measuring techniques appropriate to aerospace tolerances.
Typical component exposure
Machined parts, sheet metal items, brackets, housings, shafts, pins, bushes, fasteners and assemblies.
Components returned from service requiring assessment against the CMM, SRM and OEM drawings.
Required Qualifications
Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
Inspection related training desirable.
Experience within an EASA Part 145 or Part 21 environment is an advantage.
Please submit your CV in the first instance for evaluation