Aviation Accessory Technician III (USI4)

VSE Aviation; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation in Independence, KS is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician III responsible for performing maintenance on fuel, oil, or air accessories in accordance with FAA data and producer instructions. The role requires solid technical knowledge and strong troubleshooting skills.

You will assemble, test, and document work, read technical drawings, operate test equipment, and coordinate with QA and engineering to ensure airworthiness.

Qualifications

• Experience with aviation maintenance practices is preferred
• Strong troubleshooting abilities and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Responsibilities

• Assemble all fuel controls, governors, or other configured accessories as designated.
• Test limited fuel controls, governors, or accessories on test benches.
• Operate test equipment to verify accessories pass function tests.
• Use hand and specialty tools for precision measurements.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Generate data plates for components using a laser system.
• Verify accessories meet specifications for airworthiness.
• Troubleshoot failed tests to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with QA and engineering to resolve issues.
• Document maintenance records for completed repair work orders.

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

• 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.