Aviation Technician III (1732)

VSE; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE is seeking an Aviation Technician III in the United States to inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul aircraft components. You will work to high safety standards, follow all regulations, and contribute to a fast-paced aerospace environment.

The role requires an A&P certification or equivalent and substantial hands-on experience with fuel/pneumatic systems, reading schematics, and performing complex maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree or equivalent
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and repair aircraft components
• Excellent reading of schematics/drawings
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Must be detail oriented and organized

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, modify and service aircraft fuel/pneumatic equipment.
• Perform and document work per manuals and regulations.
• Maintain shop tools and ensure calibration status.
• Work per inspection procedures and safety policies.
• Read and interpret schematics and drawings.
• Record information and complete work assignments accurately.
• Prioritize tasks and work with supervision as needed.
• Follow environmental health and safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Reading schematics/drawings

Education

Airframe & Powerplant Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY: 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.

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
• 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 REQUIREMENTS:

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