Sr. Aviation Accessory Technician (3137)

VSE Aviation, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Senior Aviation Accessory Technician in Miramar, FL to provide technical support to Accessory Technicians performing maintenance and alterations per FAA-approved data and directives.

The role ensures airworthiness through reading technical data, testing, and documentation, with daily collaboration with production and operations leadership. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to adapt to changing priorities, and experience interpreting

Qualifications

• 7 years of aviation accessory experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical certifications may substitute 3 years experience.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel).

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 fuel controls, governors, and accessories.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Operate test equipment to verify airworthiness.
• Document maintenance records of repair work orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aviation accessories experience

Word

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical certifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

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.