LARC Avionics Technician

About the role

Yulista Solutions LLC Regular PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Avionics Technician performs avionics maintenance and troubleshooting on aircraft, simulators and in back shop environments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - 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, 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. - 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, mechanical systems, and/or ground support equipment. - Repair, inspect and maintain structural, mechanical and electrical elements of the aircraft. - Knowledgeable in the use of, and be able to train others in the use of a wide variety of diagnostics devices, computers, hand and mechanical tools. - Provide oversight and have the ability to direct and train others in the completion of aircraft related maintenance tasks. - 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. - The Aircraft Mechanic III Avionics may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. May be required to perform in flight technician/aircrew duties. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None 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 Solution, LLC goals. - Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. - High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently. - A