Aviation Accessory Technician II (USI3) (3378)

VSE; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE in Independence, KS is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician II to perform maintenance and alterations on civil aviation articles. You will assemble and test fuel, oil, and air accessories, read technical data, operate precision tools, and document maintenance records to ensure airworthiness.

Experience in aviation accessories and mechanical aptitude is required, with basic computer skills and ability to adapt to changing workloads. The role is full-time on first shift in Independence, KS.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of aviation accessory experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data.
• Basic computer operating skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble limited fuel controls, or limited governors, and other fuel, oil, or air accessories.
• Test components to ensure function and airworthiness.
• Read technical data and support documentation to guide repairs.
• Document maintenance records and use laser data plates where applicable.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Aviation experience

Job description

Aviation Accessory Technician II (USI3) (3378)# Aviation Accessory Technician II (USI3) (3378)Independence, KS 67301## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob Shift1st ShiftCategoryDOT - 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.