Aviation Accessory Technician II (USI3) (2119)

VSE Aviation; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation in Independence, Kansas is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician II responsible for maintaining limited fuel, oil, or air accessories in accordance with FAA data and instructions.

You will assemble, test, read drawings, generate data plates with a laser system, and document repair work orders. Collaboration with QA and engineering is required. A high school diploma and 2+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant technical work experience in aviation maintenance.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble limited fuel, oil, or air accessories.
• Test accessories on provided benches, excluding fuel controls and governors.
• Use precision measuring instruments and tools daily.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Generate data plates using a laser system.
• Troubleshoot and determine root causes of failures.
• Document maintenance records for all repair work orders.
• Collaborate with QA and engineering to resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Measuring instruments

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Technical reading

English literacy

Fast-paced work

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Precision tools

Test equipment

Laser system

Job description

Job Details

Location: Independence, KS 67301

Position Type: Full Time

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

• 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.

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.