Aircraft Technician

Job Posting: Aircraft Technician – NASA

Position Type: 9-Month Contract-to-Hire

Work Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday – Friday)

About the Role:

NASA is seeking an experienced Aircraft Technician to join our Aircraft Hangar team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing avionic and electrical systems on NASA’s research aircraft. You will work on a small, highly skilled team of mechanics to support the fleet of aircraft used for cutting-edge aeronautics and space-related research projects.

As part of the Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance, and Engineering (TFOME) team, you will work on Department of Defense (DoD) aircraft that are retrofitted for research purposes, including the Beechcraft T-34 and Pilatus PC-12 turbo props. These aircraft are used for a range of missions such as data gathering, surveying, and advanced research operations. The position requires flexibility, technical expertise, and an ability to work in a small-shop environment with a focus on quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair avionic and electrical systems on NASA research aircraft.
• Retrofit DoD aircraft for research purposes, including stripping seats and modifying systems.
• Work on systems including electrical, avionics, and instrumentation related to data gathering.
• Support aircraft mission requirements, with occasional travel (up to 15 of the time).
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with a small, close-knit team to meet project timelines and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nice to Have:
  • FCC License
  • Associates degree or Military Technical Schooling
  • Experience with aircraft instrumentation and data gathering systems

Employee Value Proposition (EVP):

• PTO & Benefits:
  • 2.62 hours of PTO accrued per contract month
  • Contract Health and Welfare Fringe
  • 11 paid holidays
• Career Growth:
  • Opportunity to work for a NASA subcontractor with the potential for direct hire by NASA
  • Prestige of working for NASA and contributing to cutting-edge aerospace technology
  • Possibility for career advancement through NASA-related projects
  • Onsite continuous training and education with a focus on safety
• Work Environment:
  • Small, collaborative team (approximately 5 people)
  • Not a production environment – a “measure three times, cut once” mindset
  • Highly educated, professional colleagues in a supportive and innovative work environment
• Long-Term Benefits:
  • 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and other benefits when internal
  • Safety training emphasized
  • Ability to work with industry-leading technology, including NASA inventions (e.g., phones, electrical vehicles)

Additional Information:

• Must be able to obtain Secret Security Clearance while on contract.
• Occasional overtime may be required depending on project demands.

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