Aviation Accessory Technician II (2823)

VSE Aviation; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation in Independence, Kansas, is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician to perform maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles in accordance with FAA data and airworthiness directives.

Duties include assembling and testing fuel, oil, or air accessories; reading and interpreting technical drawings; using hand and precision tools; operating test equipment; and documenting maintenance records.

Qualifications

• High mechanical aptitude required.
• 1-3 years of aviation accessory experience required.
• Flexible to changing workloads/priorities.
• 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.

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

Flexibility

Work environment discipline

Fast-paced performance

Reading technical drawings

Basic computer skills

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Independence, KS 67301, Position Type: Full Time, 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

• 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.