Enhanced Fuselage Trainer Aviation Tech I

NOVA Technologies; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA Technologies in Little Rock, AR is seeking an Enhanced Fuselage Trainer (EFuT) Technician I to support the C-130J MATS program. You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and document actions under guidance of senior technicians.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, aerospace maintenance experience, ability to read schematics, and DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one; CompTIA Security+ or ability to obtain it is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; two years related experience may substitute for missing degree.
• Proficiency with pre- and post-operational testing, diagnostic programs, fault isolation, and schematic interpretation.
• Ability to read/interpret complex technical materials and communicate findings clearly.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one; CompTIA Security+ or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine training-device maintenance, pre- and post-operational tests, preventive checks, troubleshooting, calibration, adjustments, and component replacement.
• Assist instructors and students with training-device operation and readiness testing.
• Document maintenance actions, work orders, and equipment status in logistics systems and EDMS.
• Use diagnostic programs and test equipment to identify faults; interpret schematics and technical docs.
• Support inspection and repair of electronic and electromechanical training-device systems; monitor inventory and safety procedures.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical diagnostics

Documentation

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EDMS

Test equipment

Diagnostic software

Job description

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Enhanced Fuselage Trainer Aviation Tech I

3.0PRO - C130J MATS Full Time Little Rock AFB, AR, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1149

Enhanced Fuselage Trainer ( EFuT ) Technician I

THE OPPORTUNITY

Support the readiness of NOVA’s C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System as an Enhanced Fuselage Trainer Technician I in Little Rock, Arkansas. You will perform routine training-device maintenance and troubleshooting, assist training operations, and document work under the guidance of experienced technicians.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform routine training-device maintenance, pre- and post-operational tests, preventive checks, troubleshooting, calibration, adjustments, and component replacement using approved instructions and test equipment.
• Assist instructors and students with training-device operation, including Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) setup, initialization, and readiness testing.
• Document maintenance actions, work orders, equipment status, repairs, and inventory transactions in program logistics systems and EDMS; track calibration and off-site repairs.
• Use diagnostic programs and test equipment to identify and isolate faults; interpret electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics, wiring and block diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Support inspection and repair of electronic and electromechanical training-device systems, including printed circuit boards, projection displays, computer-controlled motion, control loading, and sound systems, within assigned duties and technical guidance.
• Monitor inventory and report obsolete or failure-prone components; maintain customer communication and comply with Government-site health, safety, security, and base procedures.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• High school diploma or equivalent required; aircraft maintenance experience in an aerospace repair-shop environment is required. The formal job description states that two years of related experience may substitute for absence of a degree [EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION—CONFIRM].
• Proficiency with pre- and post-operational testing, preventive-maintenance procedures, diagnostic programs, fault isolation, electronic calibrations and adjustments, and interpretation of technical documents, schematics, and drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic and electromechanical systems and use test equipment; read and interpret complex technical materials, define problems, analyze data, and communicate findings clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; operate a forklift, man-lift, or other material-handling equipment as required; and perform the physical demands specified in the formal job description, with reasonable accommodations as applicable. DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one and CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain it are required.
• Physical requirements include lifting at least 40 pounds overhead; accessing training devices by stairs or ladders; bending, stooping, and crawling above or beneath devices (including harness use); detecting unusual noises or odors; and distinguishing colors, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
• Airframe & Propulsion license (highly desired).
• Familiarity with simulator support, EDMS, logistics inventory systems, and training-device components.

POSITION DETAILS

Location: Little Rock, AR | Program: C-130J MATS O&S | Work model: On-site | Type: Full-time, hourly, FLSA non-exempt. Schedule follows Government site hours; overtime, weekends, and other shifts may be required. Travel: Less than 10%, including possible domestic/international travel. Security: DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain. Certification: CompTIA Security+ or ability to obtain.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a non-exempt position paid on an hourly basis. Compensation and benefits may be governed by applicable federal wage-determination or collective-bargaining requirements based on the assigned site and labor classification. Benefits and eligibility are provided in accordance with applicable CBA, NOVA plan terms and contract requirements.

ABOUT NOVA TECHNOLOGIES

For nearly three decades, NOVA Technologies has helped ensure our nation’s Warfighters are Beyond Ready. We deliver proven solutions across instruction and training, engineering, courseware development, simulator maintenance, mission planning support, operation and sustainment, and cybersecurity. Known for advancing modernization across the training ecosystem, NOVA brings together connected teams, innovative thinking, and deep operational expertise to meet evolving mission needs. We remain focused on helping our customers train smarter, adapt faster, and prepare Warfighters for the next win.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NOVA Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, consistent with Title VII), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law