General Aircraft Mechanic

Yulista Holding LLC; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Calista is seeking a General Aircraft Mechanic in Edwards, CA to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on NASA fleet aircraft, simulators, and UAS. You will work with NAMIS, follow EWO instructions, and ensure compliance with safety and QA standards.

The role requires FAA A&P certification or progression, at least two years of aircraft maintenance experience, and ability to meet NASA physical. 10-hour shifts Fri-Mon with overtime may apply; pay rate is $52.11 per hour.

Qualifications

• Two years aircraft maintenance experience with fixed wing aircraft.
• Ability to interface with Operations engineers and other qualified personnel.
• Physically capable to work in confined spaces and perform lifting tasks.
• Must pass NASA physical; FAA A&P certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Use NAMIS to maintain equipment records and document maintenance actions.
• Perform maintenance on aircraft mechanical systems and ground support equipment.
• Follow EWO instructions and complete required tasks accurately and timely.
• Disassemble, repair, and reinstall aircraft components; manage corrosion treatment.
• Adhere to QA, safety rules, and regulatory requirements; document compliance.
• Support day-to-day maintenance, safety reporting, and incident follow-up.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

NAMIS data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

NAMIS

EWO's

Job description

Primary Function

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.

Primary Function

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.

Pay rate for this role is $52.11 per hour

Essential Duties

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Working Environment

A fast paced multi-tasking customer service oriented environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. Adaptability regarding schedule and task changes is necessary to accommodate changing priorities. Overtime may be required.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.