LARC Avionics Technician

Primary Function

The Avionics Technician performs avionics maintenance and troubleshooting on aircraft, simulators and in back shop environments.

• 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.
• Maintain, test, inspect, repair and integrate aircraft electrical, electronic, computer systems, and research test equipment and payloads on NASA assigned research aircraft platforms.
• Inspect, test, and operate avionic and electrical test equipment to ensure serviceability, proper operation, and that 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, air data computers, transponders and distance measuring equipment.
• 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.
• Dispose of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local and federal environmental standards and regulations.
• Practice good housekeeping, tool control and 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 unscheduled aircraft maintenance inspections and repairs as required.
• Perform aircraft ground support duties, including towing, marshalling and jacking aircraft.
• Perform maintenance on aircraft, including avionics, mechanical systems and/or ground support equipment.
• Repair, inspect and maintain structural, mechanical and electrical elements of the aircraft.
• Be knowledgeable in the use of, and be able to train others in the use of, a wide variety of diagnostic devices, computers, hand and mechanical tools.
• Provide oversight and have the ability to direct and train others in completing aircraft related maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot systems as required to meet customer needs and document maintenance per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
• Maintain control tools, report missing or lost tools to the supervisor, and inventory and inspect tools regularly, replacing worn or broken ones.
• Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day‑to‑day maintenance and promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations and unsafe practices to the supervisor.
• Possess electrical and electronic malfunction troubleshooting skills.
• Have systems knowledge that includes aircraft radar, communications, navigation, flight control (autopilot), flight management and flight display systems.
• Have in‑depth knowledge of advanced electronic principles and circuit analysis, and be able to interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings and charts of assigned systems.
• Be able to trace signal flow and understand interrelationships of circuits.
• Possess demonstrable soldering, cable, crimp and harness fabrication skills.
• The Aircraft Mechanic III Avionics may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization, and may be required to perform in‑flight technician/aircrew duties.

Supervisory responsibilities:

None.

• 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 necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff; will also routinely interact with other crew members.
• Effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly communicate information to others.
• Ability to use general office equipment such as…