Aviation Accessory Technician III

Vse Aviation Inc (us); Independence (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vse Aviation Inc (us) in Independence, KS seeks an Aviation Accessory Technician III to perform maintenance on fuel, oil, or air accessories in accordance with FAA data and manufacturers’ instructions. This role emphasizes troubleshooting skills and technical knowledge.

Requires 2+ years of related experience or equivalent with an Associate’s degree, plus proficiency with precision measuring instruments, hand tools, and test equipment, and ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical experience.
• 2+ years of aviation maintenance or related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Assemble fuel controls, governors, and related accessories as designated.
• Test fuel controls, governors, and accessories on test benches.
• Operate test equipment to verify function and performance.
• Use precision tools for daily measurements.
• Read technical data and drawings accurately.
• Generate data plates for components with laser systems.
• Document maintenance records for completed repairs.
• Collaborate with QA and engineering to resolve issues.

Skills

Precision measuring

Hand tools

Test equipment

Reading drawings

English writing

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Independence, KS 67301

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Category: DOT - Safety Sensitive Position

SUMMARY

The Aviation Accessory Technician III is responsible for performing maintenance on all 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. This role requires technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assemble all fuel controls, or all governors, or all fuel, oil, or air accessories if designated assembler.
• Test limited fuel controls, or limited governors, or all fuel, oil, air accessories if designated test bench operator.
• Operate test equipment as needed to ensure accessories pass function test.
• 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.
• Verify all accessories are tested to the appropriate specifications to ensure airworthiness.
• Troubleshoot accessories 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

• Associate’s degree.
• 2+ years of relevant/technical work experience
• OR an additional 2 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments, hand tools, and test equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve technical failures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions.
• Very 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

• Associate’s degree
• AND 6+ 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.