Accessory Technician

STS Technical Services is seeking an Accessory Technician in Nashville, Tennessee, to support the testing, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of aircraft components and accessories.

About the role

The Accessory Technician performs advanced electrical, hydraulic, avionic, and electromechanical maintenance in accordance with FAA, FCC, OEM, and company requirements. This role involves hands-on work with navigation, radar, communication, instrumentation, hydraulic, and landing gear systems while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Repair and overhaul aircraft components and accessories in accordance with FAA and OEM procedures
• Ensure completed work meets prescribed standards and tolerances
• Perform diagnostic, repair, and overhaul tasks using approved procedures
• Assist technicians and specialists with technically complex repairs
• Follow applicable manual references and use the proper tools for each repair
• Perform work involving wheels, landing gear, and brake repairs
• Follow established production schedules
• Work with the Shop Lead and Production Maintenance Supervisor to address schedule delays
• Follow work orders and repair orders
• Ensure required documentation is completed accurately
• Assist with maintenance records and technical data required by the FAA
• Monitor and track parts shortages
• Support material ordering to address parts shortages
• Provide repair information to the Lead or Production Maintenance Supervisor for quotations
• Create purchase requisitions for required parts and tooling
• Communicate tooling requirements to the Lead or Production Maintenance Supervisor
• Communicate by email, telephone, and in person as required
• Work with the Lead to coordinate third-party vendor tasks and services

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• At least two years of aircraft avionics maintenance experience
• FAA A&P certification preferred
• Experience troubleshooting avionics components and LRUs
• Experience bench testing avionics components
• Experience with communication, navigation, and transponder systems preferred
• Experience using avionics test benches or automated test equipment
• Experience performing functional testing after repair or overhaul

Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot avionics systems
• Ability to diagnose faults using test equipment and established troubleshooting procedures
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and electronic schematics
• Soldering and circuit board repair skills
• Wire harness inspection and repair experience
• Connector pin replacement experience
• Electrical continuity and insulation testing experience
• Experience using multimeters
• Experience using oscilloscopes
• Experience using avionics test equipment and test sets
• Familiarity with CMM and repair station documentation
• Experience using wire crimping tools and connector tooling
• Ability to work safely and professionally while following applicable OSHA, EPA, state, and federal regulations
• Ability to wear a respirator when required in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 without restrictions

General Expectations

• Follow company values, department policies, directives, and procedures
• Incorporate Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily work
• Support continuous improvement of processes and procedures
• Protect confidential and proprietary information
• Meet established work schedule requirements
• Perform additional duties as assigned

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.