Aviation Accessory Technician III (USI4) (2686)

VSE; Independence (KS); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician III (USI4) to perform maintenance on fuel, oil, or air accessories in accordance with manufacturer instructions and FAA data. This role requires technical knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and meticulous work on first shift.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of technical experience, proficiency with precision measuring instruments, and the ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents; background checks and drug testing apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant technical work experience.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments, hand tools, and test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, QAPs, and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and high mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Assemble fuel controls, governors, or accessories as designated.
• Test limited fuel controls, governors, or accessories on a test bench.
• Operate test equipment to verify function and performance.
• Use precision tools for daily measurements.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Generate data plates for components with a laser system.
• Verify accessories meet airworthiness specifications.
• Troubleshoot issues to determine root cause.
• Collaborate with QA and engineering to resolve technical issues.
• Document maintenance records for repair work orders.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read and interpret technical drawings

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

Aviation Accessory Technician III (USI4) (2686)

Overview

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

1st Shift

Category

DOT - Safety Sensitive Position

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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• 2+ years of relevant/technical work experience
• OR an additional 2 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments, hand tools, and test equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve technical failures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions.
• Very high Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, QAPs, and engineering drawings.
• Basic computer operating skills.
• Flexible to changing workloads/priorities based on customer requirements.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

• AND 6+ years of technical work experience in aviation new manufacturing, or accessory repair.

OTHER :

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.