General Aircraft Mechanic

A General Aircraft Mechanic performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance according to applicable standards across the NASA fleet of aircraft, simulators, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and associated payload systems. Comply with all mandated certification requirements, including safety training, guidance on local processes, and general project orientation. Must be able to work 10-hour shifts Friday – Monday with possible overtime.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance according to applicable standards across the NASA fleet of aircraft, simulators, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and associated payload systems; Comply with all mandated certification requirements, including safety training, guidance on local processes, and general project orientation; Use NASA’s automated maintenance data system (NAMIS) to maintain equipment records and document maintenance actions for all repairs to NASA assigned aircraft; Perform maintenance on aircraft, including mechanical systems and/or ground support equipment (GSE); Be familiar with Engineering Work orders (EWO’s) and complete required instructions in a timely and accurate manner; Remove, disassemble, repair, clean, treat for corrosion, assemble, and reinstall aircraft components and accessories; Practice good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention in accordance with company and NASA policies and procedures; Perform scheduled and un-scheduled aircraft maintenance inspections and repairs as required; Perform aircraft ground support duties, including towing, marshalling and jacking aircraft; Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements; 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; Perform lesser or ancillary duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; Minimum of two years of aircraft maintenance experience with fixed wing commercial, Government or DOD aircraft; Communication skills required to interface and coordinate with Operations engineers and other technically qualified personnel; Must be physically capable of working in confined spaces; Must be capable of performing physical labor including walking, standing, lifting up to 40 lbs., pulling, climbing up and down aircraft ladders and agility/dexterity to perform duties assigned; Must be able to pass a NASA administered physical; Must possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification or obtain one within 1 year of hire date; Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance; Must be able to work 10-hour shifts Friday – Monday with possible overtime

Nice to have

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; Must possess effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly communicate information to others; Ability to follow a process; 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 Solutions, LLC goals; Ability to perform basic mathematical computations; High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently; Ability to multi-task