Inspection Technician (APU)

TAT Technologies (TAT) is a fast-growing profitable provider of aerospace thermal management power and actuation products and repair services. Established in 1969 TAT serves as a global partner to leading aerospace companies delivering innovative solutions across commercial defense OEM and MRO markets. With employees and operations in the U.S. and Israel TAT is recognized for its flexibility technical expertise and commitment to customer success.

TAT Technologies Greensboro site serves as the companys Center of Excellence for Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) and landing gear MRO services as well as aircraft component leasing solutions. Supporting commercial and military aircraft operators worldwide the site provides integrated maintenance and asset management solutions that maximize fleet availability reduce downtime and improve operational performance.

TAT Technologies is looking for qualified Inspection Technician (APU). APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) is a turbine engine utilized on the aircraft to provide electrical and pneumatic power during periods when the main engines are not running. The following is a list of job duties that an Inspection Technician (APU) will perform:

• Primarily responsible for the analytical inspection repair schemes tagging entering parts and components into inventory opening sub-work orders and travelers related to LRUs components parts and tools.

• Secondarily responsible for the un-boxing and boxing painting preliminary inspections disassembly cleaning and locating parts related to LRUs components parts and tools.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment related to the department.
• Read and comply with work instructions.
• Write technical and accurate reports as needed.
• Work independently of others as well as teams while completing task on time.
• Accurately complete work orders BOMs data inputs within ERP system.
• Read and understand Commercial FAA EASA Repair Station and ISO documentations.
• Have proper tools to accomplish task.
• Understand and practice safety while being efficient and productive.
• Immediately report to any supervisor any safety quality or un-ethical actions or conditions they perceive to exist for immediate evaluation and resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned by any supervisor.
• One on one disassembly training preliminary training and borescope training
• FARO Arm usage and training others.
• Train how to read a schematic and how it relates to measurements location on part and position of part.
• Inspector training (knowledge and instructing other):
• Read work packets work orders and preliminary/hidden damage reports
• Interpret work scope and service orders
• Use/find manuals forms shop reports e-mail and help desk on intranet
• Interpret IRM IPC CMM and MM
• Interpret repairs and inspection level (CT CTI ZTI)
• Interpret logbook ie what information is in one how to use it and proper format of logbook (LLP TSN CSN)
• Use/read and interpret service bulletins (what information is in one where it is and how to use it)
• Interpret ETOPS requirements and identify action to comply with ETOPS
• Interpret ADs verify APU has complied with all ADs
• Understand ITAR requirements
• Process part-out APUs to prepare parts for certification per the IRM
• Process repairable parts that are going out for OP Repair
• Process bearing inspections and Customer certifications
• Process parts that require NDT per the IRM. Evaluation of findings
• Process parts being sent to machine shop paint weld and plating
• Process Stand Alone Work Orders
• Process Part-out work orders
• Process LRUs for routing/sent out
• Develop conclusions and analysis report
• Analyze part for damage and determine cause
• Position parts on tables after inspection with no metal to metal contact
• Interpret repairs in the IRM. Ability to make minor repair at bench
• Take pictures and process them (upload transfer and install in shop report)
• Clean parts correctly per the CMM
• Inspect several models of APUs
• Determine if a part is repairable or scrap per the IRM
• Properly process FedEx client. (CSI POSH Discrepancy logs ETOPS EO HM FM Bench Check/test and Continue Time maintenance

• High School Diploma/GED minimum.
• Technical school courses in auto or diesel mechanics or machinist classes preferred.
• FAA Airframe and/or Power Plant license or equivalent certification not required.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and metal work required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred.
• High level of integrity confidentiality and discretion.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and Quantum preferred.
• Read and adhere to verbal and written instructions.
• Make complex decisions and work with deadlines while understanding pressure.
• Work with people and communicate (both oral and written communication) with other personnel and management effectively.

TAT Technologies is dedicated to providing an inclusive fun and unique workplace. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating the value of our team members. One way we value our team is by providing a comprehensive and expansive benefits offering to include Major Medical Dental Vision Life 401K with company matching STD LTD accidental coverages EAP and more. Insurance carriers vary based on location.

Equal Employment Opportunities TAT TECHNOLOGIES is committed to maintaining a supportive healthy and productive work environment free from discrimination harassment or bullying and complying with all legislative requirements. This includes equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran.

Required Experience:

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