Aviation Technician II (285)

VSE Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Corporation is seeking an Aviation Technician II to inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul aircraft components in a fast-paced environment. The role requires high mechanical aptitude and adherence to all regulations and safety protocols.

Qualified candidates should hold a Technical Degree (Airframe and Powerplant Certification) or equivalent, with 5+ years of related experience or 8+ years of bench experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree (Airframe and Powerplant Certification) or equivalent.
• 5+ 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, modify and service aircraft fuel equipment.
• Perform and document work performed according to the 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 inspected.
• Comply with environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
• Records information and accomplishes the 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.

Education

Technical Degree (Airframe and Powerplant Certification) or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY: The Aviation Technician II 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 regulations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to.

• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, modify and service aircraft fuel equipment.
• Perform and document work performed according to the 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 inspected.
• Comply with environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
• Records information and accomplishes the 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
• 5+ 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 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
• 8+ years of bench work experience on fuel components
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's License.

OTHER

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