Aviation Accessory Technician II: Precision & Testing

VSE Aviation; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation in Independence, KS is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician to perform maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles, based on manufacturer instructions and FAA guidelines.

The role requires 1–3 years of aviation accessory experience, strong mechanical aptitude, ability to read technical drawings, and proficiency with hand and specialty tools; background check and drug testing apply.

Qualifications

• High mechanical aptitude required.
• 1-3 years of aviation accessory 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.

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

Organization

Attention to quality

Reading drawings

Basic computer skills

Tools

Hand tools

Specialty tools

Test equipment

Job description

VSE Aviation in Independence, KS is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician to perform maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles, based on manufacturer instructions and FAA guidelines.

The role requires 1–3 years of aviation accessory experience, strong mechanical aptitude, ability to read technical drawings, and proficiency with hand and specialty tools; background check and drug testing apply.