EFD Avionics Technician

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Avionics Technician performs avionics maintenance and troubleshooting on aircraft (back shop environments as required).

• 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, research test equipment, and payloads in NASA‑assigned research aircraft platforms.
• Inspect, test, and operate avionic and electrical test equipment to ensure serviceability and proper operation; keep test equipment calibration schedules up to date.
• Familiar with Engineering Work Orders (EWOs) and complete required instructions in a timely and accurate manner.
• 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 compliance with 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.
• Maintain control of tools, report missing, lost, or unattended tools, and inventory tools on a regular basis.
• Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day‑to‑day maintenance; promptly report accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.
• Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
• Provide oversight and have the ability to direct and train others in the completion of aircraft‑related maintenance tasks.
• May include Designated System Inspector (DSI) duties and troubleshoot systems as required to meet customer needs.
• Knowledge of advanced electronic principles and circuit analysis; interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings, and charts of assigned systems.
• 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.
• 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 and to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers.
• Ability to follow a process and perform basic mathematical computations.
• 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.
• Effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly communicate information to others.
• High degree of self‑motivation and ability to work independently; ability to multitask.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff; routinely interact with other crew members.
• Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to Yulista Tactical Services, LLC goals.
• Ability to communicate issues to management.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preference for Level1 Certification in ESD Protection (Electrostatic).
• FAA Airplane and Powerplant certification required; FCC GROL certification may be required.
• 5+years of aircraft avionics experience with fixed/rotor‑wing commercial, government, or DoD aircraft; experience…