Sr. Aviation Accessory Technician

Vse Aviation Inc (us); Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vse Aviation Inc (us) is seeking a Senior Aviation Accessory Technician to oversee and support the Accessory Technicians during maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles. The role requires reading technical data, interpreting drawings and data, and ensuring airworthiness through testing and documentation.

Responsibilities include supervising technicians, providing training, monitoring production flow, and coordinating with the Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• 7 years of aviation accessory experience or equivalent technical education.
• Bachelor's degree or approved technical certifications may substitute for 3 years of experience.
• Strong reading of technical drawings and data.
• Ability to read/interpret manuals, directives and airworthiness data.
• Proficient with MS Word/Excel basics.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction to Aviation Accessory Technicians.
• Provide training and technical support to technicians.
• Monitor and assist production flow of components.
• Assemble and test fuel controls and other accessories (fuel, oil, pneumatic).
• Communicate priorities with Production Coordinator and Operations Manager.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings; operate test equipment.
• Document repair data and maintenance records.
• Attend training courses and adapt to new capabilities.

Skills

Aviation experience

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings/data

Communication

Documentation

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent certifications

Tools

Hand tools

Specialty tools

Test equipment

Measurement instruments

Job description

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:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: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.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:7 years of aviation accessory experience.OR 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.Maintain an orderly and productive work environment.Ability to function in fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of qualityAbility 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.