Aviation Accessory Technician III

VSE Aviation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the aviation industry is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician to perform maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles. Responsibilities include assembling and testing fuel controls and accessories, utilizing a variety of tools, and ensuring compliance with FAA standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and be able to troubleshoot and document all repair work. This role offers an opportunity to work within a critical sector focused on aviation safety.

Responsibilities

• Assemble fuel controls and governors as designated.
• Test fuel controls and accessories as a test bench operator.
• Utilize hand and specialty tools for precision measurements.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Operate test equipment to ensure components pass function tests.
• Verify components meet appropriate specifications.
• Troubleshoot components failing tests.
• Generate data plates for completed components using a laser system.
• Document maintenance records of repair work orders.
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.