APU Crew Chief

TAT Piedmont 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.

We are looking for a working APU Crew Chief who is dedicated to both internal and external customers alike. Someone who is responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control and safety measures as established.

This important position must be able to perform the following duties:

• Responsible for the overall development, planning, training, safety, coordinating, cleanliness, organization, part protection, flow, efficiencies, standard times, deadlines, part needs, sub-work orders and travelers related to APUs, LRUs, components, parts and tools.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment related to area.
• Responsible for meeting customer and contract turn times.
• Responsible for communicating with other departments to meet task.
• Responsible for time & attendance for each technician in the department.
• Responsible for segregation of airworthy and non-airworthy parts and FAA and non-FAA components.
• Participate in the hiring process of technicians.
• Participate in the termination process of technicians.
• Responsible for coaching and counseling employees as necessary.
• Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for technicians.
• Accurately complete work orders, BOMs, data inputs within ERP system.
• Read, understand and comply with Commercial, FAA, EASA, Repair Station, ITAR and ISO documentation.
• Process proper tools.
• Understand and practice safe and efficient productive use of tools.
• Supervise personnel assigned to area of responsibility and monitor performance, quality and quantity.
• Responsible for verifying that all personnel, assigned to their area of responsibility, have been satisfactorily trained and documented to perform the task assigned to them.
• 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.

• High School Diploma/GED minimum.
• Reading, writing and comprehension of the English language.
• Technical school courses in mechanic or machinist classes preferred.
• FAA Airframe and/or Power plant license or equivalent certification preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and metal work required.

• Minimum 2 years of experience required.

• High level of integrity, confidentiality and discretion.

• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Quantum preferred.

• 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.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to read, write, comprehend and comply with verbal and written work instructions.

• Ability to write technical and accurate reports as needed.

• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.

• Familiar with safety requirements and practice safe work habits.

• Lean Manufacturing and 5S experience preferred.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Dexterity, coordination, and patience are helpful skills to have.

Piedmont Aviation Component Services, a subsidiary of 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.