Enhanced Fuselage Trainer Aviation Tech I

Nova Technologies, an Employee-Owned Engineering Company • Little Rock AFB, AR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Support the readiness of NOVA’s C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System as an Enhanced Fuselage Trainer Technician I in Little Rock, Arkansas. Perform routine training-device maintenance and troubleshooting, assist training operations, and document work under the guidance of experienced technicians. The position is onsite, hourly, and FLSA non-exempt. The schedule follows Government site hours; overtime, weekends, and other shifts may be required. Travel is less than 10%, including possible domestic and international travel.

This non-exempt position is paid on an hourly basis. Compensation and benefits may be governed by applicable federal wage-determination or collective-bargaining requirements based on the assigned site and labor classification. Benefits and eligibility are provided in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement, NOVA plan terms, and contract requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Aircraft maintenance experience in an aerospace repair-shop environment required.
• The formal job description states that two years of related experience may substitute for absence of a degree; this substitution is marked for confirmation.
• Proficiency with pre- and post-operational testing, preventive-maintenance procedures, diagnostic programs, fault isolation, electronic calibrations and adjustments, and interpretation of technical documents, schematics, and drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic and electromechanical systems and use test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical materials, define problems, analyze data, and communicate findings clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate a forklift, man-lift, or other material-handling equipment as required.
• Ability to perform the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable, including lifting at least 40 pounds overhead; accessing training devices by stairs or ladders; bending, stooping, and crawling above or beneath devices, including harness use; detecting unusual noises or odors; and distinguishing colors.
• DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one required.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain it required.
• Schedule may require overtime, weekends, and other shifts.
• Travel less than 10%, including possible domestic and international travel.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Airframe & Propulsion license (highly desired).
• Familiarity with simulator support, EDMS, logistics inventory systems, and training-device components.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine training-device maintenance, pre- and post-operational tests, preventive checks, troubleshooting, calibration, adjustments, and component replacement using approved instructions and test equipment.
• Assist instructors and students with training-device operation, including Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) setup, initialization, and readiness testing.
• Document maintenance actions, work orders, equipment status, repairs, and inventory transactions in program logistics systems and EDMS; track calibration and off-site repairs.
• Use diagnostic programs and test equipment to identify and isolate faults; interpret electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics, wiring and block diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Support inspection and repair of electronic and electromechanical training-device systems, including printed circuit boards, projection displays, computer-controlled motion, control loading, and sound systems, within assigned duties and technical guidance.
• Monitor inventory and report obsolete or failure-prone components.
• Maintain customer communication and comply with Government-site health, safety, security, and base procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED