Airframe & Powerplant Technician, Flight Line & Ground Ops

General Atomics Systems Integration; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) seeks a maintenance support technician to provide flight line and ground support. Under supervision, you will troubleshoot, repair, and service aircraft and engine systems while following government technical orders.

You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspect components, and document activities per procedures. FAA A&P license is desired; flexibility for shifts and obtaining a DOD clearance is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant license is desired.
• General working knowledge of hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic interpersonal skills for communicating with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft and engines.
• Assist in inspection of powerplant and related components following procedures and orders.
• Assist in repair of fuel leaks, oil leaks, and engine problems.
• Assist in removal and replacement of airframe and engine components.
• Complete documentation per company procedures and government/technical orders.
• Support launch and recovery tasks, preflight checks, and ground operations as needed.
• Participate in engine and airframe checks and payload installation.
• Participate in ATPs per guidelines.
• Observe safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Hand tools

Precision measuring tools

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

FAA A&P tools

Job description

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) seeks a maintenance support technician to provide flight line and ground support. Under supervision, you will troubleshoot, repair, and service aircraft and engine systems while following government technical orders.

You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspect components, and document activities per procedures. FAA A&P license is desired; flexibility for shifts and obtaining a DOD clearance is required.