Aviation Technician (A&P Certified) (1986)

VSE Aviation; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation in Bridgeport, WV, seeks an Aviation Technician I to inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft components. Candidates should have a technical degree or equivalent experience with at least 4 years in a relevant field.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate tools and follow safety regulations. Additional hours may be required to meet operational demands. A background check and drug testing will be conducted for the selected applicant.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree (Airframe and Powerplant Certification) or equivalent.
• 4+ years of relevant experience or additional 3 years in lieu of degree.
• Ability to inspect, service, and overhaul aircraft components.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect and modify aircraft fuel/pneumatic equipment.
• Perform and document work according to manuals and regulations.
• Maintain calibrated tools in operational condition.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to troubleshoot and repair

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking ability

Computer literacy

Education

Technical Degree (Airframe and Powerplant Certification) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

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.
• Use 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.

Schedule: 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 detail-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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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