Aviation Technician II (USI7)

VSE; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE is seeking an Aviation Technician II in Florida to troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and overhaul aircraft fuel/pneumatic components. The role requires reading schematics, documenting work per regulatory data, and maintaining calibrated shop tools.

The candidate should hold an Airframe and Powerplant Certification or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong attention to safety and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree (Airframe and Powerplant Certification) or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant/technical work experience.
• Ability to teardown, inspect, assemble, test, troubleshoot and overhaul aircraft fuel/pneumatic components.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, modify and service aircraft fuel/pneumatic equipment.
• Perform and document work per manuals and regulations.
• Maintain shop calibration tools and ensure data accuracy.
• Read and interpret schematics/drawings.
• Work safely and in compliance with environmental health and safety policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Airframe and Powerplant Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 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.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Technical Degree (Airframe and Powerplant Certification) or equivalent5+ year of relevant/technical work experience ORAn 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 REQUIREMENTSAirframe and Powerplant Certification or equivalent8+ years of bench work experience on pneumatic componentsStrong 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.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.FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic’s License.OTHERThe selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.