Borescope Inspector

About the role

GE Aerospace's On Wing Support test facility in Pittsburgh, PA tests GE and CFM commercial engines and provides regulatory certification and OEM engineering support. As a Borescope Inspector, you will ensure the safety, reliability and performance of aircraft engines through hands-on inspection, testing, troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration. The role involves holding CRS (Certificate of Release to Service) privileges and working in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and document borescope inspections according to technical references, approved references, Repair Station Manuals and GE policies, and coordinate corrective actions
• Review and interpret test and inspection data to detect abnormalities, assess engine health and recommend next steps
• Document all work and book time in the site's ERP software (SAP)
• Support engine testing, troubleshooting and maintenance decisions, and drive root-cause corrective action
• Work with EHS, quality, engineering, planning and materials teams to support operational initiatives and continuous improvement
• Perform shop and housekeeping duties under the site's 5S and Total Proactive Maintenance initiatives
• Maintain inspection equipment, tooling and workspaces

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED with 4+ years of hands-on experience with advanced inspection and engine test equipment
• 1+ year of leadership experience guiding teams and driving execution
• FAA Powerplant license required
• At least 18 years old by the start date; the role may involve high-risk operations and shifts beyond a standard workweek
• Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in Engineering or a related technical field

Required skills

• Commercial high-bypass turbofan engine testing: engine prep and de-prep, test cell or on-wing testing, line maintenance, engine changes, LRU removal and installation, troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Reading and applying technical manuals, blueprints and inspection criteria
• Hands-on experience with engine test cell operations, turbine engine troubleshooting and performance analysis
• Experience as a Test Throttle Operator and Engine Test Site Operator
• Fork trucks, overhead cranes, transporters and tugs
• Working knowledge of SAP, Oasis or similar ERP systems

Relocation assistance is provided. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and only hires people legally authorized to work in the United States; offers are conditioned on a drug screen where applicable.