Hydraulics Technician III
SUMMARY: The Hydraulic Technician III must demonstrate high mechanical aptitude and will inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul aircraft components while maintaining a safe work environment and following all company and federal rules/ regulations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
•Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, modify and service aircraft hydraulic equipment.
•Perform and document work performed per appropriate manuals and regulations as required.
•Maintain all shop calibrated tools in satisfactory operational conditions.
•Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with approved technical and regulatory data.
•Perform work assignments as determined by the shop lead.
•Uses appropriate inspection techniques, and calibrated equipment for the unit/part being accomplished.
•Comply with environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
•Records information and accomplishes the work assignments in compliance with the inspection procedures manual in quality policies and procedures.
•Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
•Perform all assigned tasks in a safe and timely manner.
•Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
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Technical Degree (Airframe and Powerplant Certification) or equivalent
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6-7 years of relevant/technical work experience OR
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An additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.
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The ability to teardown, inspection, parts requisition, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of aircraft fuel/pneumatic components.
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Must be able to multi-task/project oriented with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced industry meeting established timeline.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Be detailed oriented and organized.
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Must be computer literate, and proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
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Willing to work additional hours when operational objectives require it.
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Ability to prioritize and to work without close supervision.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
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Airframe and Powerplant Certification or equivalent
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9+ years of relevant work experience
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Strong knowledge of electric fuel pumps, engine driven fuel pumps, fuel controls, fuel heaters, oil coolers, fuel actuators, fuel valves, fuel pressure switches, MEC’s HMU’s, FMU’s, and fuel accessories.
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Strong knowledge of flow control valves, hp s/o valves, engine starters, AUP bleed valves, anti-ice valves, pneumatic starters, pressure regulator valves, and shutoff valves.
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FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic’s License.
OTHER
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The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. VSE considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
VSE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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Family Support: We offer Paid Maternity Leave and Paid Bonding Leave, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program, ensuring your family’s well-being.
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Financial Security: We offer a 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan to secure your financial future.
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Flexible Spending: Take advantage of HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans for added flexibility.
Insurance: We've got you covered with Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance.
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- Job Family Operations
- Pay Type Hourly
- Miramar, FL, USA