Deployable Airframe & Powerplant Specialist

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 a maintenance technician to provide flight line and ground support, troubleshoot aircraft systems, and assist with new powerplant development. The role includes reviewing documentation, following procedures, and ensuring safety standards are met.

The position emphasizes hands-on maintenance, teamwork, and travel readiness, with opportunities to train junior specialists and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license may be required.
• Willing to travel CONUS/OCONUS as needed.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance procedures and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Inspect powerplant and related components per procedures and orders.
• Repair fuel/oil leaks and engine problems; replace components as needed.
• Review records for complete documentation per standards.
• May perform launch/recovery tasks and ground operations.
• Inspect and operate ground support equipment as required.
• Observe all laws, regulations, and company obligations.
• Maintain a productive and safe working environment.
• Assist in training of new A&P specialists.
• Assist with powerplant and system development as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independence

Communication

Education

High school diploma

FAA A&P License

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design. Under general supervision on routine work and with detailed instruction for special assignments, this position is responsible for providing flight line and ground support. Troubleshoots aircraft and/or engine systems to determine related problems and identify possible solutions. Provides technical assistance in mechanical and inspection work. Assists with the development and review of new processes and procedures. May assist in training programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Inspect powerplant and related components at regular intervals adhering to company approved procedures, maintenance manuals, and/or government technical order requirements.
• Repair fuel and/or oil leaks and/or engine problems as required. May remove and replace airframe and/or engine components as needed.
• Review records to ensure all required documentation is completed in accordance with established company procedures and/or government and customer technical order requirements.
• May perform all launch and recovery tasks of aircraft to include ground operations, preflight items, ground observer responsibilities, and post flight items.
• May inspect, test, maintain and operate ground support equipment.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Assist in the training of new A&P Specialists.
• Assist with new powerplant and system development as required.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Job 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 may be 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.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Type: Flex Hourly

Salary range: 56,180 - 83,518