Aviation Accessory Technician II — Second Shift

VSE; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician II (USI3) for a full-time, second-shift role in California. The technician will perform maintenance on aviation accessories in accordance with FAA and manufacturer data, with training on day shift for 90 days.

Key duties include assembly, testing, reading technical data, data plate generation via laser, troubleshooting, and collaboration with QA and engineering. Background check/drug testing may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant/technical work experience.
• Proficiency with 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, 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.

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

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Read/interpret technical data

Precision measuring instruments

English literacy

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Test equipment

Laser system

Job description

VSE is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician II (USI3) for a full-time, second-shift role in California. The technician will perform maintenance on aviation accessories in accordance with FAA and manufacturer data, with training on day shift for 90 days.

Key duties include assembly, testing, reading technical data, data plate generation via laser, troubleshooting, and collaboration with QA and engineering. Background check/drug testing may apply.