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Aviation Accessory Technician III, OEM (2794)

VSE Aviation

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Compensation
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Location
Independence, KS
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Aviation Accessory Technician III performs maintenance on fuel, oil, and air accessories in accordance with manufacturer instructions and other FAA-acceptable or approved technical data. The role includes assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting repair work, while coordinating with quality assurance and engineering teams to resolve technical issues. The position is full-time and listed as a first-shift, DOT safety-sensitive role.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Precision MeasurementHand ToolsTest EquipmentTechnical TroubleshootingAttention to DetailFollowing Technical InstructionsMechanical AptitudeTechnical Document InterpretationComponent Maintenance ManualsEngineering Drawing InterpretationBasic Computer Operation

Qualifications

Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience2+ Years Relevant Work Experience

Full job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13706116 ## Overview {#overview testid="typography"} [Position Type]{testid="typography"} [Full Time]{testid="typography"} [Job Shift]{testid="typography"} [1st Shift]{testid="typography"} [Category]{testid="typography"} [DOT - Safety Sensitive Position]{testid="typography"} ## Description {#description testid="typography"} **SUMMARY:**The Aviation Accessory Technician III is responsible for performing maintenance on all fuel, oil, or air accessories by 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. This role requires technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Assemble all fuel controls, or all governors, or all fuel, oil, or air accessories if designated assembler. - Test limited fuel controls, or limited governors, or all fuel, oil, air accessories if designated test bench operator. - Operate test equipment as needed to ensure accessories pass function test. - Utilize hand tools and specialty tools for precision measurements daily. - Read and interpret technical data and drawings. - Generate data plates for components completed with use of a laser system. - Verify all accessories are tested to the appropriate specifications to ensure airworthiness. - Troubleshoot accessories failing test or set up to determine root cause of failure. - Work closely with quality assurance and engineering teams to identify and resolve technical issues. - Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed. - Other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications {#qualifications testid="typography"} MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Associates 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 workl

How this job compares

Set against the 6,612 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$58–81K/yr313 salary ranges
  • Kansas median$28–35/hr26 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 102 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Kansas and 6,612 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kansas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (3,784 postings).
Education
25 of the 6,612 open Maintenance Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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