Primary Function

An Avionics Technician I operates, installs, maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs all on-aircraft electronic and electrical systems; develops, fabricates, tests, modifies, and integrates electronic flight hardware into research and science aircraft, simulators, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and associated payload systems, and in back-shop environments. Comply with all mandated certification requirements, including safety training, guidance on local processes, and general project orientation.

Essential Duties

• Use NASA’s automated maintenance data system (NAMIS) to maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions for all avionics and aircraft electrical repairs to NASA assigned aircraft.

• Responsible for the maintenance, testing, inspection, repair and integration of aircraft electrical, electronic, computer systems, and research test equipment and payloads in NASA assigned research aircraft platforms.

• Inspect, test, and operate avionic and electrical test equipment to ensure serviceability, proper operation and ensure test equipment calibration schedules are up to date.

• Troubleshoot, Test and overhaul:  NASA Operations VHF/UHF radios, Pro-panels, Aircraft Navigation Radios, Radio Management Systems, T38 relay panels, PFD/EED, Super Guppy EFIS, Air data Computers, Transponders and Distance Measuring Equipment.

• Must be familiar with Engineering Work orders (EWO’s) and be able to complete required instructions in a timely and accurate manner.

• Troubleshoot and Repair J85 Jet Engine Test Cell.

• Troubleshoot and Repair NASA T38 Aircraft simulator

• Remove, disassemble, repair, clean, treat for corrosion, assemble, and reinstall avionics and aircraft electrical components and accessories.

• Update, program and maintain navigational and flight management system databases on assigned aircraft.

• Disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.

• Practice good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention in accordance with company and NASA policies and procedures.

• Inspect and maintain aircraft batteries and test equipment.

• Perform scheduled and un-scheduled aircraft maintenance inspections and repairs as required.

• Perform aircraft ground support duties, including towing, marshalling and jacking aircraft.

• Perform maintenance on aircraft, including avionics, and/or ground support equipment.

• Repair, inspect and maintain electrical elements of the aircraft. 

• Troubleshoot systems as required to meet customer needs.

• Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.

• Maintain control tools. Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor. Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken tools.

• Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance. Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.

• Electrical and electronic malfunction troubleshooting skills required.

• Systems knowledge should include, aircraft radar, communications, navigation, flight control (autopilot), flight Management, and flight display systems.

• Must possess in-depth knowledge of advanced electronic principles and circuit analysis along with the ability to interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings and charts of assigned systems.

• Required to trace signal flow and understand interrelationships of circuits.

• Possess demonstrable soldering, cable, crimp and harness (CCH) fabrication skills.

• Avionics Technicians may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Beginner to intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite.  Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs. Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.

• Ability to enter data accurately into databases.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff. Will also routinely interact with other crew members.

• Must possess effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly communicate information to others.

• Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.

• Ability to follow a process.

• Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.

• Strong decision analysis and problem-solving skills.  Ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions. Must be able to communicate issues to management.

• Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to Yulista Solutions, LLC goals.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.

• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently.

• Ability to multi-task.

Required