Sr. Engineering Technician (USI6) (2755)

VSE Aviation; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation in Hebron, KY is seeking a Sr. Engineering Technician to test warranty and investigation units, assist with troubleshooting, support engineering training, and aid production while ensuring compliance with FAA data and safety standards.

This role also involves maintaining Hazardous Chemical Logs, SDS sheets, and documenting technical findings clearly, with a strong emphasis on quality, accuracy, and adaptability in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree AND/OR A&P License.
• OR an additional 3-year specific work experience in lieu of degree.
• 4 years of relevant/technical work experience.
• 1-2 years fuel control testing required.
• Ability to articulate and communicate technical findings orally and in writing.
• Flexible to changing workloads/priorities based on customer requirements.
• Maintain an orderly and productive work environment.
• Able to function in fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality.

Responsibilities

• Test/repair all warranty and investigation units.
• Assist with warranty troubleshooting.
• Assist in creating warranty/investigation reports.
• Assist engineering with training.
• Assist with production as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to fulfill engineering requirements of the company.

Skills

Technical communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

A&P License

3+ years relevant work experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Fuel control testing

Testing equipment operation

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Hebron, KY 41048, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: DOT - Safety Sensitive Position

SUMMARY: The Sr. Engineering Technician is responsible for testing all warranty and investigation units, assisting with warranty troubleshooting, assisting engineering in training, assisting with production, as needed and any other duty found necessary to fulfill the engineering requirements for the repair of 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. Also, maintaining Hazardous Chemical Log and SDS sheets.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Test/repair all warranty and investigation units.
• Assist with warranty troubleshooting.
• Assist in creating warranty/investigation reports.
• Assist engineering with training.
• Assist with production as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to fulfill engineering requirements of the company.

Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree AND/OR A&P License
• OR an additional 3-year specific work experience in lieu of degree.
• 4 years of relevant/technical work experience
• 1-2 years fuel control testing required.
• Ability to articulate and communicate technical findings/information both verbally and written.
• Flexible to changing workloads/priorities based on customer requirements.
• Maintain an orderly and productive work environment.
• Able to function in fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• 6+ years of aviation accessory production/technician experience, preferred.

OTHER:

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