Aviation Accessory Technician II (USI3), OEM

VSE AVIATION • Independence, KS

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About The Position

The Aviation Accessory Technician II builds and/or tests limited fuel, oil, or air accessories for civil aviation articles. Work is performed in accordance with current technical data, including manufacturers’ Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, service bulletins, service letters, Airworthiness Directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable to or approved by the FAA. The role uses testing benches, hand and specialty tools, and precision measuring instruments to assemble, test, troubleshoot, and document component repair work. The technician works with quality assurance and engineering teams to identify and resolve technical issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant or technical work experience.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments, hand tools, and test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, component maintenance manuals (CMMs), and engineering drawings.
• Basic computer operating skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing workloads and priorities based on customer requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Must pass a background check and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of technical work experience in aviation manufacturing.

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, using provided testing benches.
• Use hand tools and specialty tools for precision measurements.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Generate data plates for completed components using a laser system.
• Troubleshoot components that fail testing or setup to determine the root cause of failure.
• Work with quality assurance and engineering teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Document maintenance records for all repair work orders performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED