Aviation Accessory Technician II (2nd Shift)

VSE; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE in Independence, KS seeks an Aviation Accessory Technician II to perform maintenance on limited fuel, oil, or air accessories per manufacturer and FAA data. The role requires reading technical data, assembling accessories, and testing on benches using precision tools.

You will work the second shift (Mon-Thu, 3:30 PM–2:00 AM) with initial day-shift training for up to 90 days. Visual inspection, data recording, and collaboration with QA/engineering are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant/technical work experience.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments, hand tools, and test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions.
• High Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, component maintenance manuals (CMMs), and engineering drawings.
• Basic computer operating skills.
• Flexible to changing workloads/priorities based on customer requirements.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble limited fuel controls, or limited governors, or all fuel, oil, or air accessories.
• Test limited fuel, oil, or air accessories on provided testing benches.
• Utilize hand tools and specialty tools for precision measurements daily.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Generate data plates for components completed with use of a laser system.
• Troubleshoot components failing test or set up to determine root cause of failure.
• Work closely with quality assurance and engineering teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Precision instruments

Hand tools

Reading technical data

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laser data plates

Testing benches

CMMs

Job description

VSE in Independence, KS seeks an Aviation Accessory Technician II to perform maintenance on limited fuel, oil, or air accessories per manufacturer and FAA data. The role requires reading technical data, assembling accessories, and testing on benches using precision tools.

You will work the second shift (Mon-Thu, 3:30 PM–2:00 AM) with initial day-shift training for up to 90 days. Visual inspection, data recording, and collaboration with QA/engineering are essential.