Aviation Accessory Technician III (USI4)

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

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.