Aviation Technician I (USI6) (2573)

VSE Aviation, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation is seeking an Aviation Technician I for our Miramar, FL facility. This full-time role requires inspecting, servicing, and repairing aircraft components, with emphasis on fuel/pneumatic systems, regulations, and safety.

The position requires a technical degree or A&P certification, 4+ years of relevant experience (or 3 additional years in lieu of degree), and the ability to read schematics. Proficiency in MS Office and a detail-oriented, safety-conscious mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or A&P certification or equivalent.
• 4+ years of relevant/technical work experience or 3 additional years in lieu of degree.
• Ability to teardown, inspect, parts requisition, assembly, testing and overhaul of aircraft fuel/pneumatic components.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
• Capable of multi-tasking and working under pressure in a fast-paced industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

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 aligns with approved data and inspection procedures.
• Read and interpret schematics/drawings.
• Follow safety, health and environmental policies.
• Record information and complete work per procedures.
• Perform tasks safely and timely.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Schematics reading

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Safety compliance

Education

Airframe and Powerplant Certification or Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Miramar, FL 33025 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.

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.