Sr. Aviation Accessory Technician

VSE Aviation; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation in Independence, KS is seeking a Sr. Aviation Accessory Technician to perform complex maintenance on fuel, oil, or air accessories per FAA data and manufacturer instructions. This role requires extensive technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.

You will work with QA, engineering, and production teams, document maintenance records, and participate in training to stay current with procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test all fuel controls, governors, or all fuel/oil/air accessories.
• Operate test equipment as needed to ensure accessories pass function test.
• Provide training and technical support to Aviation Accessory Technicians.
• Utilize hand tools and specialty tools for precision measurements daily.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Generate data plates for components completed with laser system.
• Verify all accessories are tested to specifications to ensure airworthiness.
• Troubleshoot accessories failing test or setup to determine root cause of failure.
• Interpret results from functionality testing.
• Coordinate with QA, engineering, and production to identify and resolve issues.
• Document maintenance records of repair work orders.
• Interact with production coordinator to schedule priorities.
• Communicate daily needs to Senior Aviation Accessory Technician.
• Attend training courses as required.
• Maintain a high standard of organization and safety in the workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

SUMMARY: The Sr. Aviation Accessory Technician is responsible for performing complex maintenance on all fuel, oil, or air accessories by 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. This role requires extensive technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assemble and test all fuel controls, or all governors, or all fuel, oil, or air accessories
• Operate test equipment as needed to ensure accessories pass function test.
• Provide training and technical support to Aviation Accessory Technicians.
• Utilize hand tools and specialty tools for precision measurements daily.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Generate data plates for components completed with use of a laser system.
• Verify all accessories are tested to the appropriate specifications to ensure airworthiness.
• Troubleshoot accessories failing test or set up to determine root cause of failure.
• Interpret results from functionality testing.
• Work closely with quality assurance, engineering, and production teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed.
• Interact with production coordinator to schedule priorities.
• Communicate daily needs to Senior Aviation Accessory Technician.
• Attend training courses as required.
• Maintain a high standard of organization and safety in the workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.