Aviation Maintenance Technician (Apu)

TAT Piedmont (formerly Piedmont Aviation Component Services) is looking for a qualified Aviation Maintenance Technician (APU).

TAT Piedmont has been in operation for more than six decades and has a long history of satisfied customers around the world. Our team is made up of highly skilled technicians dedicated to bringing you the best product, on time – every time. Our comprehensive service and support works to ensure that we can meet the needs and demands of our customers. TAT Piedmont is an FAA and EASA Part 145 Repair Station and is one of the largest, most extensively equipped independent maintenance facilities in the world. With a customer base encompassing all segments of aviation, TAT Piedmont provides component repair and overhaul services to valued clients around the globe.

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 Aviation Maintenance Technician (APU) will perform:

• Responsible for the assembly, testing, and travelers related to LRUs, components, parts and tools.
• Secondary responsibilities consist of disassembly, cleaning, analytical inspection, rework schemes, painting, packaging, and other duties as assigned.
• Read and interprets maintenance manuals, or other technical data to determine the feasibility and method to perform the assigned task.
• Replaces or repairs damaged or worn engine parts and component parts using general hand tools, special tools, pneumatic tools and precision measuring equipment. Assembles components with same tools and equipment.
• Maintains work areas and tools in a clean and organized manner, practices proper tool and FOD control.
• Accurately complete work orders, BOMs, data inputs within ERP system.
• Reads and understands Commercial, FAA, EASA, Repair Station, and ISO documentations and other related materials.
• Operates, maintains and services specialized equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED minimum.
• Experience in Honeywell 331 series APU’s preferred.
• Technical school courses in auto or diesel mechanics or machinist classes preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical experience required and must have a strong aptitude for acquiring new mechanical skills and knowledge.
• Experience in turbine engine overhaul or engine component overhaul required.
• FAA Airframe and/or Power Plant license or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and hand tools appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Ability to locate, read and follow the technical data appropriate for the assigned task.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English fluently.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

TAT Technologies Group 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.