A&P Mechanic – UAV Flight Test & Sustainment

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an A&P Mechanic to support Test Operations at Gray Butte or El Mirage in Southern California.

You will service, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain unmanned aircraft systems and ground support equipment, supporting flight line activities and test teams.

FAA A&P license desired; ability to obtain DoD clearance; HS diploma and 2+ years of maintenance experience required; shift flexibility requested.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two or more years of aircraft mechanical maintenance experience.
• An FAA Airframe and Powerplant License is desired.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
• Must possess basic leadership, organization and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Service, troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and maintain aircraft and ground support equipment in support of test operations.
• Support test teams for test and development efforts.
• Perform airframe and powerplant work in support of test operations and sustainment activities.
• Troubleshoot aircraft and engine systems to identify problems and solutions.
• Develop and review new processes and procedures.
• Assist in training efforts for various customers.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Ensure records are complete per procedures and government orders.
• Manage launch and recovery tasks and ground operations.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

FAA A&P License (desirable)

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an A&P Mechanic to support Test Operations at Gray Butte or El Mirage in Southern California.

You will service, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain unmanned aircraft systems and ground support equipment, supporting flight line activities and test teams.

FAA A&P license desired; ability to obtain DoD clearance; HS diploma and 2+ years of maintenance experience required; shift flexibility requested.