Aviation Accessory Technician II (USI3) (2371)

VSE; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician II to perform maintenance and alterations on civil aviation articles per manufacturer instructions and FAA data. Responsibilities include assembling and testing fuel, oil, and air accessories, reading drawings, and maintaining records.

The role requires 1–3 years of aviation accessory experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to work with precision tools in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of aviation accessary experience required.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data.
• 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 experience

Technical reading

Basic computer skills

Tools

Hand tools

Specialty tools

Job description

Aviation Accessory Technician II (USI3) (2371)

Overview

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

1st Shift

Category

DOT - Safety Sensitive Position

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:

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).
• 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

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:

• 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.