What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aviation Accessory Technician III position at VSE AVIATION INC (US)?
SUMMARY: The Aviation Accessory Technician will 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:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assemble all fuel controls, or all governors, or all fuel, oil, and air accessories if designated assembler.
- Test limited fuel controls, or limited governors, or all fuel, oil, and air accessories if designated test bench operator.
- Utilize hand tools daily.
- Utilize specialty tools for precision measurements daily.
- Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
- Operate test equipment as needed to ensure components pass function test.
- Verify that all components are tested to the appropriate specifications to ensure airworthiness.
- Troubleshoot components failing test or set up 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
- Associate’s degree.
- 2 years of relevant/technical work experience
- OR an additional 2 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.
- Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments, hand tools, and test equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve technical failures.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions.
- Very high Mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, component maintenance manuals (CMMs), and engineering drawings.
- Basic computer operating skills.
- Flexible to changing workloads/priorities based on customer requirements.
- Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.
OTHER:
- The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.