Quality (Return to Service or RTS) Inspector (Aerospace) - TAT Technologies Ltd

TAT-Limco is recognized as a world leader in the Aerospace Industry. As the premier choice for Heat Transfer manufacturing and MRO, TAT-Limco provides high-value alternatives to Commercial, Regional, and Rotary Aircraft customers worldwide. 

TAT-Limco is also a premier in the Defense Industry. As the preferred choice for Heat Transfer new manufacturing and MRO, TAT-Limco affords the best-value solutions for our Military customers globally. 

TAT Limco in Tulsa, OK is looking for an experienced Quality Return to Service (RTS) Inspector for our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) quality operations.

Responsibilities

Develops and assesses inspection operation sequences, methods, gauges, and inspection equipment. Participate in definition reviews to ensure translation of design agency concepts into production items that are manufacturable and inspectable. Interact with design agency engineers and suppliers to assist in resolving design, development, production, and acceptance issues. Utilizes data driven decision making to manage first pass yield, through-put, and continuous improvements to metrics and trends. Provides technical assistance to suppliers and inspection areas.  Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established ES&H requirements to ensure the protection of associates, the public, and the environment. Takes actions necessary to ""stop"" work when an unsafe condition or action is identified. Every associate has the right and responsibility to stop work when unsafe conditions or actions are identified. 

Essential Duties:

• Perform general inspections of purchased parts, subassemblies or finished products according to requirements
• Certify units by using 8130-3
• Inspect completed parts for airworthiness

• Measure and document mechanical, electrical and visual properties of materials and parts
• Validate raw materials to certifications and purchase order requirements
• Document inspections in electronic logs, databases or other customer formats as required
• Perform First Article Inspections (AS9102)
• Provide detailed, accurate feedback to shop personnel and management on inspected products
• Practice good housekeeping and 5S principles
• Suggest and implement process improvement ideas
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the use of measurement and inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
• Mechanical, mathematical aptitude
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Microsoft Office skills
• Airworthiness inspector experience required
• Repairman card required
• Skills for CMM inspection preferred but willing to certify inhouse
• Ability to pass pre-hire and ongoing, random drug testing as required as a Department of Transportation (DOT) facility regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• Ability to pass pre-hire background check screening

Physical Demands:

• Standing and sitting for long periods of time
• Good mobility (position requires movement around the shop floor)
• Bending, reaching
• Lifting up to 50 pounds

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.

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