Aviation Technician (A&P Certified) (2839)

VSE; Bridgeport, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE is seeking an Aviation Technician I to inspect, service, and repair aircraft components with high mechanical aptitude. You will troubleshoot fuel/pneumatic systems, ensure compliance with manuals and regulations, and maintain calibration of tools in a safety-focused environment.

The role requires an A&P certification or equivalent, 4+ years of related experience (or 3 years in lieu of degree), and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Must have a Technical Degree or equivalent with Airframe and Powerplant Certification.
• 4+ years of relevant/technical work experience OR 3 extra years in lieu of degree.
• Ability to teardown, inspect, assemble, test, troubleshoot and overhaul aircraft fuel/pneumatic components.
• Strong reading of schematics/drawings and adherence to safety and quality procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and good interpersonal/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, modify and service aircraft fuel/pneumatic equipment.
• Perform and document work per manuals and regulations.
• Maintain shop calibrated tools and ensure readiness.
• Work according to approved technical and regulatory data.
• Follow shop lead instructions and prioritize tasks.
• Read and interpret schematics and drawings for tasks.
• Comply with environmental health and safety policies.
• Record information and complete assignments per inspection procedures.
• Work safely and timely on assigned tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Reading schematics

Multitasking under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Airframe and Powerplant Certification

Job description

Overview

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

1st Shift

Category

DOT - Safety Sensitive Position

Description

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:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 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.