Avionics Technician I-1

Avionics Technician I. Remove, install, inspect, test, adjust or repair avionics equipment, e.g. radar, communications, navigation, and instruments of T-44/T54 aircraft in accordance with technical publications.

Accountability

• Perform all work-related actions as directed by management.
• Follow instructions by work center shift lead, or above.
• Ensure safety, security and preservation of government and company owned equipment.
• Address/approach customer in courteous and professional manner.
• Address/approach co-workers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintain work center in a clean and orderly fashion. 
• Meet government and company license and/or qualification requirement(s).
• Complete and comply with On-the-Job Training (OJT), Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste (HW), Tool Control Program (TCP) and Egress Familiarization, Program and all safety regulations by site, city, state and federal.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify avionics, electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Solve complex problems by utilizing technical manuals, publications, document(s) or drawings and schematics.
• Utilize test equipment, e.g.  multi-trace oscilloscope, frequency counters, multimeter and other avionics test equipment to perform troubleshooting and operational checks.
• Perform removal, repair, installation, inspection, and operational check of system components.
• Repair, replace or calibrate components based on test results utilizing blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
• Initiate and complete maintenance action forms (MAF) in NALCOMIS/OOMA and log records.
• Order parts and materials.
• Qualify and operate aircraft ground servicing equipment (GSE) e.g. tractors, servicing carts, aircraft jacks and hoists, test equipment, hand tools, power tools.
• Identify and treat avionics and electrical component corrosion.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Completion of U.S. Armed Forces aircraft avionics and/or aircraft electrician’s school.
• FAA airframe and powerplant or FCC license, preferred.
• Five (5) years of aircraft avionics and electrical related experience, required.
• Experience with T-44/T54 aircraft, preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of advanced electronic principles and circuit analysis.
• Ability to use test equipment such as oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multi-meters, and other test equipment.
• Ability to interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings and charts of assigned systems is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must have basic computer data entry skills required for use of NASA’s maintenance and logistics database.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any company/government required qualification, certification, licensing, or security clearance.
• Must be able to work any assigned shift or scheduled.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain government security clearance.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. 
• Climb, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, lift, carry, balance and reaching above shoulder level.
• Push or pull weight up to seventy (70) pounds. 
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. 
• Color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, required.
• Normal hearing, required. 
• Work environment of a standard shop and hangar to inclement weather and extreme heat.
• Shift work.
• Exposure to noise hazard.
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazard.

Travel

• As required for periods up to, or past 90 days.

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