T.C.I. Specialist

WHERE YOUR CAREER TAKES FLIGHT

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join a team where people are valued, growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a difference. Together, we’re committed to quality, excellence, and making an impact. Your next opportunity starts here.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The TCI Specialist Mechanic performs the teardown of in-house engine types, propellers, and aircraft components to their lowest unit part numbers in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, IPCs, and the direction of the TCI Manager. This position cleans and performs cursory inspections of removed materials to support the inspection and inventory induction process while adhering to company quality and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform disassembly of units using applicable maintenance manuals, specialized tooling, hand tools, and approved processes.
• Read, interpret, and follow technical information and guidance contained in maintenance manuals.
• Adhere to all company safety protocols and TCI shop procedures.
• Follow established shop practices to ensure materials are handled properly and prevent damage.
• Tag and identify all materials and/or racks to prevent cross-contamination of parts between work orders and serial numbers throughout the TCI process.
• Schedule work to ensure materials are processed and placed into stock in a timely manner.
• Maintain Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control and a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow tool control protocols and ensure tools are available, maintained, and in safe operating condition.
• Teach and mentor fellow TCI mechanics in the skills required to perform their duties.
• Interpret technical data and apply inspection process requirements in the performance of assigned work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Certifications and/or licenses:

• Heavy mechanical and/or technical background preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of aircraft, engine, automotive repair, or related industry experience required.
• Basic inspection experience and knowledge of FAA regulations preferred but not required. 
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply aircraft technical manuals, drawings, and prints.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License preferred but not required.

Skills/Software/Tools:

• Proficient in the use of hand tools with a strong understanding of mechanical components and their operation.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., AVSIGHT) and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Skilled in the use of precision measuring equipment, including micrometers and digital microscopes.
• Experience using abrasive cleaning products, shop equipment, and related machinery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are needed by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly expected to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee will frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, and occasionally climb or balance. The employee will frequently lift, move, and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities involved in this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the Employer

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, noise, dust, and varying temperatures depending on warehouse conditions and seasons. The employee may occasionally work near forklifts or other material-handling equipment. The work environment includes conditions where personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with safety standards.