Aviation Accessory Technician III: Systems Troubleshooter

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

Job summary

VSE Aviation is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician III to perform maintenance on fuel, oil and air accessories in compliance with FAA data and manufacturer instructions for continued airworthiness.

The role requires reading drawings, using test equipment, generating data plates, troubleshooting, and documenting maintenance while working closely with QA and engineering to ensure airworthiness. On-site position requiring strong technical knowledge and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

VSE Aviation is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician III to perform maintenance on fuel, oil and air accessories in compliance with FAA data and manufacturer instructions for continued airworthiness.

The role requires reading drawings, using test equipment, generating data plates, troubleshooting, and documenting maintenance while working closely with QA and engineering to ensure airworthiness. On-site position requiring strong technical knowledge and problem solving.