Apprentice, Quality

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ : FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a joint venture to distribute engine PMA helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-effective, significantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.

FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montreal, Singapore, Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Quality Apprentice will work closely with experienced technicians, inspectors, and engineers to learn and develop skills related to the repair of aircraft engines. This hands-on apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain practical experience, technical knowledge, and professional skills while adhering to safety standards and company procedures. As a Junior Quality Inspector, you will work on improvement projects for the Quality and Inspection teams and assist with various tasks, including parts inspection, tool review and management, kitting, and routine maintenance, while working toward an opportunity to become a Level 1 Inspector or Quality Coordinator within FTAI Aviation. The role requires a level of independence and proactivity while working on specific projects, as well as a strong willingness to learn, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced and safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities :

• Perform general inspection, under the guidance of experience Inspectors, of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Support the documentation and management of quality records, including non-conformance reports, corrective actions, and inspection reports.
• Perform scripted repair procedure to repair and functionally test parts or tools.
• Assist Repair technicians / Engineers / Technical Services / Inspectors as required.
• Audit repair documentation for accuracy and completion.
• Maintain constant adherence to inventory control practices and procedures.
• Interpret OEM manuals and routers instructions.
• Work closely with experienced technicians, engineers, inspectors, and supervisors to develop technical expertise.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment daily, ensuring tools and equipment are properly maintained and stored at the end of shifts.
• Help with the issuance and filing of documentation of work performed inside of ERP system (Quantum).
• Ad-hoc tasks required for the proper functioning of the shop.
• Lead and complete special projects as needed.

Qualifications :

Preferred :

Career Path & Opportunities : Successful trainees may advance to :

Job Demands :

Work is performed in a Shop environment and requires the ability to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs. regularly; to manipulate up to 100lbs. with assistance. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb to reach materials, and work in a noisy environment.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement :

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.