Aviation Technician (A&P Certified)

VSE Aviation; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation in Bridgeport, WV is seeking an Aviation Technician I to inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot and overhaul aircraft components within a safety-first environment.

You will interpret drawings and schematics, work on fuel/pneumatic systems, and document all work in compliance with manuals and regulations. The role operates Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-5:00pm, requiring a technical degree or equivalent and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent.
• 4+ years of relevant/technical experience or 3 additional years in lieu of degree.
• Ability to teardown, inspect, parts requisition, assemble, test, troubleshoot and overhaul aircraft fuels/pneumatic components.
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced industry.
• Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Willing to work extra hours when needed.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, modify and service aircraft fuel/pneumatic equipment.
• Perform and document work per manuals and regulations.
• Maintain all shop calibrated tools.
• Ensure work is performed per approved data.
• Perform tasks in a safe and timely manner.
• Record information and manage work assignments per procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Multi-tasking

Reading schematics

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Airframe and Powerplant Certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Bridgeport, WV 26330, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: DOT - Safety Sensitive Position, SUMMARY: The Aviation Technician I must demonstrate high mechanical aptitude and will inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul aircraft components while maintaining a safe work environment and following all company and federal rules/ regulations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, modify and service aircraft fuel/pneumatic equipment.
• Perform and document work performed per appropriate manuals and regulations as required.
• Maintain all shop calibrated tools in satisfactory operational conditions.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with approved technical and regulatory data.
• Perform work assignments as determined by the shop lead.
• Uses appropriate inspection techniques, and calibrated equipment for the unit/part being accomplished.
• Comply with environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
• Records information and accomplishes the work assignments in compliance with the inspection procedures manual in quality policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
• Perform all assigned tasks in a safe and timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

The schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 6:30am to 5:00pm.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Technical Degree (Airframe and Powerplant Certification) or equivalent
• 4+ year of relevant/technical work experience OR
• An additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.
• The ability to teardown, inspection, parts requisition, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of aircraft fuel/pneumatic components.
• Must be able to multi-task/project oriented with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced industry meeting established timeline.
• Have acceptable verbal, writing, listening and interpersonal skills to interact with all functional levels of internal contacts.
• Be detailed oriented and organized.
• Must be computer literate, and proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Willing to work additional hours when operational objectives require it.
• Ability to prioritize and to work without close supervision.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Airframe and Powerplant Certification or equivalent
• 7+ years of bench work experience on fuel components
• Strong knowledge of electric fuel pumps, engine driven fuel pumps, fuel controls, fuel heaters, oil coolers, fuel actuators, fuel valves, fuel pressure switches, MEC’s HMU’s, FMU’s, and fuel accessories.
• Strong knowledge of flow control valves, hp s/o valves, engine starters, AUP bleed valves, anti-ice valves, pneumatic starters, pressure regulator valves, and shutoff valves.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic’s License.

OTHER:

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