Aviation Accessory Technician II (USI3)

VSE AVIATION•Independence, KS

About The Position

The Aviation Accessory Technician performs maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles in accordance with current technical data, including manufacturers’ Instructions for Continued Airworthiness and service bulletins, service letters, Airworthiness Directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable to or approved by the FAA. The position assembles and tests aviation accessories, troubleshoots failures, and documents repair work to ensure components meet applicable specifications and airworthiness requirements.

Requirements

High mechanical aptitude.
1–3 years of aviation accessory experience.
Flexibility to changing workloads and priorities based on customer requirements.
Ability to maintain an orderly and productive work environment.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data.
Basic computer operating skills.
Subject to a background check and drug testing.

Responsibilities

Assemble limited fuel controls, limited governors, or fuel, oil, or air accessories.
Test limited fuel, oil, or air accessories, excluding fuel controls and governors.
Use hand tools daily.
Use specialty tools for precision measurements daily.
Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
Operate test equipment as needed to ensure components pass function tests.
Verify that components are tested to the appropriate specifications to ensure airworthiness.
Troubleshoot components that fail testing or setup to determine the root cause of failure.
Generate data plates for completed components using a laser system.
Document maintenance records for all repair work orders performed.
Perform other duties as assigned.