General Aircraft Mechanic (SHORT TERM)

The General Aircraft Mechanic performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on NASA's fleet of aircraft, simulators, and Unmanned Aerial Systems, including associated payload systems. This short-term role supports the X-59 Project and involves documenting maintenance actions, repairing components, and performing ground support duties. The mechanic must comply with safety regulations and use NASA's maintenance data system to keep accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Use NASA’s automated maintenance data system (NAMIS) to maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions for all repairs to NASA assigned aircraft.
• Performs maintenance on aircraft, including mechanical systems and/or ground support equipment (GSE).
• Must be familiar with Engineering Work orders (EWO’s) and be able to 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.
• Lessor or ancillary duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Requires a minimum of two years of aircraft maintenance experience with fixed wing commercial, Government or DOD aircraft.
• Individual must have the communication skills required to interface and coordinate with the Operations engineers and other technically qualified personnel
• Individual must be physically capable of working in confined spaces
• Must be capable of performing physical labor including, walking, standing, lift up to 40 lbs., pulling, climbing up and down aircraft ladders and agility/dexterity to perform duties assigned.
• Individual must be able to pass a NASA administered physical
• Must possess a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant certification or obtain one within 1 year of hire date.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active secret clearance.