Aviation Technician I (1733)

VSE; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE is seeking an Aviation Technician I to inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul aircraft components in a safety‑driven environment. You will work with fuel/pneumatic systems, follow manuals and regulatory data, and document all work performed, ensuring equipment and tools stay calibrated and ready.

The role requires an A&P certification or equivalent, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting while maintaining quality and safety

Qualifications

• Must have A&P certification or equivalent.
• Read and interpret schematics and drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and overhaul aircraft components.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain and overhaul aircraft fuel/pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment per manuals and regulations.
• Maintain shop tools and ensure calibration and readiness.
• Follow approved data and regulatory requirements.
• Document work and prioritize tasks safely and timely.

Skills

A&P Certification

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

MS Office

Education

Airframe and Powerplant Certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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.

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.