EFD Avionics Technician

Calista Corporation•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Avionics Technician performs avionics maintenance and troubleshooting on aircraft. This role may involve back shop environments as required. The technician will use NASA’s automated maintenance data system (NAMIS) to maintain equipment records and document maintenance actions for all avionics and aircraft electrical repairs on NASA-assigned aircraft. Responsibilities include the maintenance, testing, inspection, repair, and integration of aircraft electrical, electronic, computer systems, and research test equipment and payloads on NASA-assigned research aircraft platforms. The technician will inspect, test, and operate avionic and electrical test equipment to ensure serviceability and proper operation, and ensure test equipment calibration schedules are up to date. Familiarity with Engineering Work Orders (EWOs) and the ability to complete required instructions accurately and in a timely manner are essential. Tasks include removing, disassembling, repairing, cleaning, treating for corrosion, assembling, and reinstalling avionics and aircraft electrical components and accessories. The role also involves updating, programming, and maintaining navigational and flight management system databases on assigned aircraft, and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards and regulations. Good housekeeping, tool control, and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention are required in accordance with company and NASA policies. The technician will inspect and maintain aircraft batteries and test equipment, perform scheduled and un-scheduled aircraft maintenance inspections and repairs, and conduct aircraft ground support duties such as towing, marshalling, and jacking aircraft. Maintenance may extend to structural, mechanical, and electrical elements of the aircraft. The role requires knowledge of and the ability to train others in the use of various diagnostic devices, computers, hand tools, and mechanical tools. Oversight and the ability to direct and train others in aircraft maintenance tasks may be included, potentially involving Designated System Inspector (DSI) duties. Troubleshooting systems to meet customer needs and documenting maintenance per Quality Assurance (QA) and regulatory requirements are key. Tool control is critical, with prompt reporting of missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor. Regular inventory and inspection of tools, and replacement of worn or broken tools are necessary. Compliance with safety rules and regulations, and prompt reporting of accidents, injuries, safety violations, and unsafe practices are mandatory. Electrical and electronic malfunction troubleshooting skills are required, with systems knowledge including aircraft radar, communications, navigation, flight control (autopilot), Flight Management, and flight display systems. In-depth knowledge of advanced electronic principles and circuit analysis, along with the ability to interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings, and charts is necessary. The technician must be able to trace signal flow and understand circuit interrelationships. Demonstrable soldering, cable, crimp, and harness (CCH) fabrication skills are required. The Avionics Technician may perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.
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.
Beginner to intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
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.
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 Tactical Services, LLC goals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
Ability to multi-task.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
5+ years of aircraft avionics experience with fixed/rotor wing commercial, Government or DOD aircraft required.
Experience supporting a NASA/DoD contract.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.
Prefer Level 1 Certification in ESD Protection (Electrostatic).
May require a FCC GROL Certification.
Prefer Gulfstream experience.

Responsibilities

Performs avionics maintenance and troubleshooting on aircraft.
Uses NASA’s automated maintenance data system (NAMIS) to maintain equipment records and document maintenance actions.
Maintains, tests, inspects, repairs, and integrates aircraft electrical, electronic, computer systems, and research test equipment and payloads.
Inspects, tests, and operates avionic and electrical test equipment.
Completes Engineering Work Orders (EWOs) in a timely and accurate manner.
Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls avionics and aircraft electrical components and accessories.
Updates, programs, and maintains navigational and flight management system databases.
Disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards and regulations.
Practices good housekeeping, tool control, and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention.
Inspects and maintains aircraft batteries and test equipment.
Performs scheduled and un-scheduled aircraft maintenance inspections and repairs.
Performs aircraft ground support duties, including towing, marshalling, and jacking aircraft.
Repairs, inspects, and maintains structural, mechanical, and electrical elements of the aircraft.
Trains others in the use of diagnostics devices, computers, hand and mechanical tools.
Provides oversight and directs and trains others in aircraft maintenance tasks.
May perform Designated System Inspector (DSI) duties.
Troubleshoots systems as required.
Documents maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
Maintains control of tools and reports missing, lost, found, or unattended tools.
Inventories and inspects tools on a regular basis and replaces worn or broken tools.
Complies with safety rules and regulations.
Reports all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.
Performs other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.