Aviation Accessory Technician II (USI3), OEM (3297)

VSE; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician II (USI3) for a full-time, second-shift role in California. The technician will perform maintenance on aviation accessories in accordance with FAA and manufacturer data, with training on day shift for 90 days.

Key duties include assembly, testing, reading technical data, data plate generation via laser, troubleshooting, and collaboration with QA and engineering. Background check/drug testing may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant/technical work experience.
• Proficiency with 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Assemble limited fuel controls, or limited governors, or all fuel, oil, or air accessories.
• Test limited fuel, oil, or air accessories 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Read/interpret technical data

Precision measuring instruments

English literacy

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Test equipment

Laser system

Job description

Aviation Accessory Technician II (USI3), OEM (3297)

Overview

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

2nd Shift

Category

DOT - Safety Sensitive Position

Description

SECOND SHIFT: FOUR 10 HOUR SHIFTS

MONDAY - THURSDAY 3:30PM - 2:0RAM
**Must be able to train on day shift for a minimum of 90 days. **

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:

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) 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.

Qualifications

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.