Aviation Technician III

VSE Aviation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation is seeking an Aviation Technician III to inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul aircraft components in a safe environment. The role requires a Technical Degree and 6-7 years of experience.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong mechanical skills and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include troubleshooting aircraft fuel systems and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team in the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree or equivalent required.
• 6-7 years of relevant work experience or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and overhaul aircraft components.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and service aircraft fuel/pneumatic equipment.
• Perform work according to manuals and regulations.
• Record information and comply with inspection procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Computer literate

Education

Technical Degree (Airframe and Powerplant Certification)

6-7 years of relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Overview

The Aviation Technician III 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.

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.
• Use appropriate inspection techniques, and calibrated equipment for the unit/part being accomplished.
• Comply with environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
• Record information and accomplish 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 Qualifications

• Technical Degree (Airframe and Powerplant Certification) or equivalent
• 6-7 years 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 Qualifications

• Airframe and Powerplant Certification or equivalent
• 9+ years of relevant work experience
• 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.