APU Mechanic

TurbineAero Repair; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TurbineAero Repair is seeking an experienced technician to perform maintenance, overhaul and repair on APUs in a dedicated Chandler shop environment.

You will tear down, inspect, rebuild, and assemble components, document findings, and ensure compliance with OEM manuals and FAA requirements. A background in aerospace manufacturing and strong tooling skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years mechanical experience with similar equipment and assembly operations.
• 1–3 years Aerospace/manufacturing experience.
• Must possess hand tools to perform position responsibilities.
• Basic knowledge of Gas Turbine Engines.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, and rebuild APU under supervision.
• Clean parts and assemblies as required.
• Prepare documentation, findings and test data.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals and work instructions.
• Troubleshoot, repair and service aircraft systems.
• Maintain FAA records and inspections.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Hand tools

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Description

Perform maintenance, overhaul and repair operations on APU using appropriate tooling as required. Requires working in various disciplines within the repair and overhaul shop

Requirements

• With general supervision tear down, inspect, and rebuild APU.
• Clean parts and assemblies as required
• Prepare documentation, including findings and test data
• Assemble equipment as required by the OEM maintenance manuals and other work instructions
• Light painting and touch up of assemblies as required
• Perform balance operations as required
• Make setups and adjustments, holding tolerances to blueprint and work instruction specifications.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals.
• Read, interpret and execute work instructions
• May prepare reports and suggest improvements and modifications from data collected
• Troubleshoots, repairs and services aircraft and engine systems
• Conducts diagnosis of malfunctions.
• May conduct quality inspections on processing line in accordance with quality specifications.
• Maintains FAA required records, manuals and inspection forms.
• Follow all company policies including safety instructions
• Maintain a neat and orderly workstation and promote overall good housekeeping practices
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Required Education and Experience:

• 1-3 years mechanical experience involving similar equipment processes, measuring tools and assembly operations.
• 1-3 years prior Aerospace/manufacturing experience.
• Must possess the necessary hand tools to perform position responsibilities
• Basic knowledge of Gas Turbine Engines

Preferred Education and Experience:

• AA degree (or equivalent experience) in related discipline

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions.

The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Competency

Microsoft office; Word, Excel, Power Point

Technical Capacity

Problem Solving/Analysis.

Reading manuals/instructions

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company.

TurbineAero is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and seeks qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age physical disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. TurbineAero maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace in accordance with FAA requirements.