Aviation Accessory Technician II (USI3)

VSE Aviation; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician to perform maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles based on manufacturer data and FAA guidance. The role involves assembling, testing, and documenting maintenance on fuel, oil, and air accessories, with emphasis on quality and airworthiness.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of aviation accessory experience and strong mechanical skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced setting and interpret technical drawings.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years aviation accessory experience required.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.
• 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).
• Use hand tools daily.
• Use specialty tools for precision measurements daily.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Operate test equipment to ensure components pass function test.
• Verify components are tested to specifications to ensure airworthiness.
• Troubleshoot components failing test or setup to determine root cause of failure.
• Generate data plates for components completed with a laser system.
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

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

• 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.