Sr. Aviation Accessory Technician

VSE Aviation, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation, Inc. in Miramar, FL is seeking a Senior Aviation Accessory Technician to provide technical support to Accessory Technicians performing maintenance on civil aviation articles in accordance with FAA data and airworthiness directives.

This is a full-time, first shift role; candidates should have 7 years of aviation accessory experience or a Bachelor's degree/equivalent, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to read technical drawings. DOT background check will apply.

Qualifications

• 7 years of aviation accessory experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical certifications may be considered in lieu of 3 years experience.
• High mechanical aptitude required.
• Flexible to changing workloads/priorities based on customer requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction to Aviation Accessory Technicians.
• Provide training and technical support to Aviation Accessory Technicians.
• Monitor and assist production flow of components.
• Assemble and test all fuel controls, or all governors, or fuel, oil or pneumatic accessories.
• Interact with the Production Coordinator daily to schedule priorities.
• Communicate daily needs and expectations with the Operations Manager.
• Communicate production challenges to the Production Coordinator and to the Operations Manager.
• Attend training courses as required.
• Be involved with new capabilities at assembly and test.
• Utilize hand tools daily.
• Utilize specialty tools for precision measurements daily.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Operate test equipment daily to ensure components pass function test.
• Verify that all components are tested to the appropriate specifications to ensure airworthiness.
• Troubleshoot components failing test to determine root cause of failure.
• Generate data plates for components completed with use of a laser system.
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Read technical drawings

Communication skills

MS Office basics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical certification

Tools

Precision measurement tools

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 Senior Aviation Accessory Technician will provide technical support to the Accessory Technicians while they perform maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturers’ Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Services Bulletins, service letters, Airworthiness Directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable to or approved by the FAA.

SUMMARY: The Sr Aviation Accessory Technician will provide technical support to the Accessory Technicians while they perform maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturers’ Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Services Bulletins, service letters, Airworthiness Directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable to or approved by the FAA.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide oversight and direction to Aviation Accessory Technicians.
• Provide training and technical support to Aviation Accessory Technicians.
• Monitor and assist production flow of components.
• Assemble and test all fuel controls, or all governors, or fuel, oilor pneumatic accessories.
• Interact with the Production Coordinator daily to schedule priorities.
• Communicate daily needs and expectations with the Operations Manager.
• Communicate production challenges to the Production Coordinator and to the Operations Manager.
• Attend training courses as required.
• Be involved with new capabilities at assembly and test.
• Utilize hand tools daily.
• Utilize specialty tools for precision measurements daily.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Operate test equipment daily to ensure components pass function test.
• Verify that all components are tested to the appropriate specifications to ensure airworthiness.
• Troubleshoot components failing test to determine root cause of failure.
• Generate data plates for components completed with use of a laser system.
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 7 yearsof aviation accessory experience.
• OR Bachelor's degree orequivalent technical certifications may be considered in lieu of 3years experience.
• High mechanical aptitude required.
• Flexible to changing workloads/priorities based on customer requirements.
• Maintain an orderly and productive work environment.
• Ability to function in fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data required.
• Effectively communicate requirements and information to others.
• Basic computer operating skills (Word, Excel).

OTHER:

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