Aviation Accessory Technician IV

VSE Corporation; Independence (KS, MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aviation Accessory Technician to perform critical maintenance and alterations on civil aviation articles. This role requires a high mechanical aptitude and 4-6 years of aviation accessory experience. The technician will work closely with the Production Coordinator and Senior Accessory Technician, ensuring all components meet airworthiness specifications. Daily tasks include assembling and testing fuel controls, utilizing hand and specialty tools, and documenting maintenance records. Join a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to ensuring safety and quality in aviation.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of aviation accessory experience required.
• Ability to function in fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.
• High mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles.
• Assemble and test fuel controls and governors.
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders.

Skills

mechanical aptitude

aviation accessory experience

ability to read technical drawings

basic computer operating skills

Tools

hand tools

specialty tools for precision measurements

test equipment

laser system

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Aviation Accessory Technician will perform maintenance and alteration tasks on 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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble all fuel controls, or all governors.


• Test all fuel controls, or all governors.


• Interact with the Production Coordinator daily to schedule priorities.


• Communicate daily needs and expectations with the Senior Accessory Technician.


• Utilize hand tools daily.


• Utilize specialty tools for precision measurements daily.


• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.


• Operate test equipment daily to ensure components pass function test.


• Verify that all components are tested to the appropriate specifications to ensure airworthiness.


• Troubleshoot components failing test to determine root cause of failure.


• Attend training courses as required.


• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High mechanical aptitude required.


• 4-6 years of aviation accessary 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 QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, SECURITY CLEARANCE, TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS, ETC.):

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