Aviation Accessory Technician II (USI3) (2371)

VSE Aviation, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician to perform maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles in accordance with FAA-approved data and directives.

The role emphasizes assembling and testing limited fuel/oil/air accessories, interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring airworthiness through precise inspection and documentation. Qualified candidates will have 1–3 years of aviation accessory experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to adapt to

Qualifications

• High mechanical aptitude
• 1-3 years of aviation accessory experience
• Flexible to changing workloads/priorities based on customer requirements
• Maintain an orderly and productive work environment
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/data
• Basic computer operating skills

Responsibilities

• Assemble limited fuel controls, governors, or other fuel, oil, or air accessories
• Test limited fuel, oil, or air accessories (excluding fuel controls and governors)
• Utilize hand tools daily and specialty tools for precision measurements
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings
• Operate test equipment to ensure components pass function tests
• Verify all components are tested to appropriate specifications for airworthiness
• Troubleshoot components failing tests or setup to determine root cause
• Generate data plates for completed components using laser systems
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Aviation accessories experience

Flexibility

Work environment discipline

Reading drawings

Basic computer skills

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:

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.