Aviation Accessory Technician II (MRO)

VSE Aviation; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation in Independence, KS, seeks an Aviation Accessory Technician II to perform maintenance on limited fuel, oil, or air accessories per manufacturer data and FAA guidelines. Duties include assembly, testing on benches, precision measurement, data plate generation, and root-cause troubleshooting in collaboration with QA and engineering teams.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read

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 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 (Excluding fuel controls and governors) 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 measurement tools

Technical reading

Quality assurance collaboration

English literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Test equipment

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: KS0635 Independence KS - Independence, KS, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: DOT - Safety Sensitive Position,

SUMMARY

The Aviation Accessory Technician II is responsible for performing maintenance on limited fuel, oil, or air accessories by 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) 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of technical work experience in aviation maintenance, MRO, or accessory repair.

OTHER

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