A&P UAV Flightline & Maintenance Specialist

General Atomics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) in Poway, CA, seeks an Airframe and Powerplant Specialist for the Aero Services division. You will perform mechanical maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and inspections on unmanned aerial vehicles.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience; an FAA A&P license may be required. Some travel/CONUS deployment is possible. Onsite work with lifting and extended hours is common.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and five+ years of aircraft mechanical maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License may be required.
• Extensive travel and deployment possible.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical installation, troubleshooting, and inspection support for UAVs.
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, DHS, and customers as needed.
• Perform maintenance on unmanned aircraft, inspect airframe, powerplant, and propeller components.
• Certify aircraft records as safe for flight.
• Support testing, maintenance, and operation of ground equipment.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

FAA A&P license

Job description

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) in Poway, CA, seeks an Airframe and Powerplant Specialist for the Aero Services division. You will perform mechanical maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and inspections on unmanned aerial vehicles.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience; an FAA A&P license may be required. Some travel/CONUS deployment is possible. Onsite work with lifting and extended hours is common.