APU Balance Technician

TAT Technologies Greensboro Location is part of a multi-site, global aerospace company dedicated to our customer experience of exceeding expectations. We are the leading APU leasing and repair station for key commercial and military aircraft solutions with over 50 years of experience in the industry. We have an ambitious and fast-growing environment that believes in the power of team collaboration with the deep-rooted belief that there is no substitution to personal relationships and interactions. We offer a flexible work environment enabling talented individuals to fulfill their development goals through drive, energy, and passion for the customer.

TAT Technologies is looking for qualified APU Balance Technician. 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 APU Balance Technician will perform:

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for analytical inspection, repair schemes, assembly, balancing and travelers related to rotating parts, components, parts and tools.
• Disassembly/cleaning requires reading micrometers and depth mics, working in accordance with tech data and interpreting NDT results.
• Inspection requires use of and interpreting FARO precision measuring equipment results. Proficient with the use of master curvic couplings and dial indicator for runouts.
• Balance requires set up and balance of multiple parts and assemblies using a Balancestar balance machine custom built for Piedmont Aviation utilizing both static and two plane balance in hard bearing and “floating” methods.
• Build will require installation of axial flow turbine blades on the turbine disk using installation fixture. The stacking and stretch build procedure for 331 rotating components.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment related to area.
• Read and comply with work instructions.
• Write technical and accurate reports as needed.
• Work independently of others as well as teams.
• Accurately complete work orders, BOMs, data inputs within ERP system.
• Read and understand Commercial, FAA, EASA, Repair Station, and ISO documentations.
• Understand and practice safe and efficient productive use of tools.
• Mentor and train other personnel.
• Immediately report to any supervisor any safety, quality or un-ethical actions or conditions they perceive to exist for immediate evaluation and resolution.
• Operate, maintain and service specialized equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by any supervisor in a professional manner.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED minimum.
• Technical school courses in mechanic or machinist classes preferred.
• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant license not required.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and metal work required.
• Minimum 1 year of balance experience preferred.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Quantum preferred.
• Read and adhere to verbal and written instructions.
• Make basic decisions and work with deadlines while understanding pressure.
• Work with people and communicate (both oral and written communication) with other personnel and management effectively.
• Organizational skills.

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.