Aviation Accessory Technician II

VSE Aviation; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation in Florida is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician to perform maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles in accordance with FAA data and manufacturers' instructions. You will work on fuel, oil, or air accessories and ensure airworthiness.

The role requires 1-3 years of aviation accessory experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to read technical drawings. You will use hand and specialty tools, operate test equipment, document repair work orders, and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of aviation accessory experience.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data.
• Flexible to changing workloads based on customer requirements.
• Basic computer operating skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble limited fuel controls, or limited governors, or all fuel, oil, or air accessories.
• Test limited fuel, oil, or air accessories (Excluding fuel controls and governors).
• Utilize hand tools daily.
• Utilize specialty tools for precision measurements daily.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Operate test equipment as needed to ensure components pass function test.
• Verify that all components are tested to the appropriate specifications to ensure airworthiness.
• Troubleshoot components failing test or set up to determine root cause of failure.
• Generate data plates for components completed with use of a laser system.
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Aviation accessories experience

Reading technical drawings

Tool handling

Quality focus

Tools

Hand tools

Specialty measurement tools

Test equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FL1006 Miramar FL - Miramar, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: DOT - Safety Sensitive Position

SUMMARY

The Aviation Accessory Technician will perform maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturers’ Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Services Bulletins, service letters, Airworthiness Directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable to or approved by the FAA.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assemble limited fuel controls, or limited governors, or all fuel, oil, or air accessories.
• Test limited fuel, oil, or air accessories (Excluding fuel controls and governors).
• Utilize hand tools daily.
• Utilize specialty tools for precision measurements daily.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Operate test equipment as needed to ensure components pass function test.
• Verify that all components are tested to the appropriate specifications to ensure airworthiness.
• Troubleshoot components failing test or set up to determine root cause of failure.
• Generate data plates for components completed with use of a laser system.
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS

• High mechanical aptitude required.
• 1-3 years of aviation accessary experience required.
• Flexible to changing workloads/priorities based on customer requirements.
• Maintain an orderly and productive work environment.
• Ability to function in fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data required.
• Basic computer operating skills.

OTHER

The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.