Deployable A&P Specialist: Flight Line & Powerplant

General Atomics Systems Integration; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) seeks an aircraft maintenance technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspect powerplant components, and repair engine issues under general supervision. The role includes training A&P specialists and supporting ground operations.

You will review records for proper documentation and comply with government and customer technical orders, with potential extensive travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is typically required.
• May require extensive travel and/or CONUS or OCONUS deployment.
• Must possess full knowledge and understanding of the detailed aspects of the job.
• Knowledge of relevant computer applications and operations.
• Basic leadership, organization and planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees and both military and civilian customers.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team and be able to work extended hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Inspect powerplant and related components per procedures and government orders.
• Repair fuel and/or oil leaks and engine problems; may remove/replace airframe or engine components.
• Review records to ensure documentation meets procedures and orders.
• May perform launch/recovery tasks and ground operations.
• Inspect, test, maintain and operate ground support equipment.
• Ensure compliance with laws and obligations for the company.
• Maintain productive and safe work environment as per procedures.
• Assist in training new A&P Specialists.
• Assist with new powerplant and system development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P)

Job description

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) seeks an aircraft maintenance technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspect powerplant components, and repair engine issues under general supervision. The role includes training A&P specialists and supporting ground operations.

You will review records for proper documentation and comply with government and customer technical orders, with potential extensive travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites as required.