Aviation Accessory Technician III (772)

VSE Aviation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician III to perform maintenance on fuel, oil, and pneumatic accessories in accordance with FAA standards. Responsibilities include assembling, testing, and troubleshooting various accessories while maintaining documentation and operational standards.

The ideal candidate should have 1 to 4 years of aviation experience, a high mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read technical drawings. This is a full-time position based in Miramar, FL.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of aviation accessory experience required.
• Flexible to changing workloads/priorities based on customer requirements.
• Ability to function in fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble fuel controls and accessories.
• Test fuel controls and accessories.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Troubleshoot components failing tests.

Skills

High mechanical aptitude

Aviation accessory experience

Ability to read technical drawings

Basic computer operating skills

Tools

Hand tools

Specialty tools for precision measurements

Test equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Miramar, FL 33025
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 fuel, oil, or pneumatic 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

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High mechanical aptitude required.
• 1-4 years of aviation accessory 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.