Aviation Accessory Technician III

VSE Corporation; Independence (KS, MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will perform crucial maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles, ensuring compliance with FAA standards. Your expertise will be vital in assembling and testing various aviation accessories, utilizing both hand and specialty tools to guarantee quality and airworthiness. The fast-paced environment demands a high mechanical aptitude and the ability to interpret technical data effectively. If you are passionate about aviation and ready to contribute to a safety-focused team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of aviation accessories experience required.
• Ability to function in fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test aviation fuel controls and accessories.
• Document maintenance records and ensure airworthiness of components.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Troubleshooting Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Tools

Hand Tools

Specialty Tools

Test Equipment

Laser System

Job description

Job 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

• Assemble all fuel controls, or all governors, or all fuel, oil, and air accessories if designated assembler.


• Test limited fuel controls, or limited governors, or all fuel, oil, and air accessories if designated test bench operator.


• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• High mechanical aptitude 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.


• 1-2 years of aviation accessories experience required.


• Basic computer operating skills.

**The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.