Integration Technician

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Adelanto, CA, is seeking an Integration Technician for the 2nd shift on the Composite team.

You will coordinate and perform complex structural, composite, and electrical installations, testing and modifications on aircraft systems according to technical orders. The role requires extensive experience with aircraft structures and avionics, plus the ability to troubleshoot, document outcomes, and train less experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or military/trade equivalence and 8+ years in aircraft assembly or maintenance.
• Technical understanding of structural, composite, mechanical and electrical systems and related processes.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and manuals; installing, inspecting and testing assemblies.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently or in a team.
• A composite trade school certificate, FAA A&P license, or related training desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, install, modify and test aircraft structural, composite, avionics and electrical systems.
• Investigate requirements, propose solutions to meet performance and safety standards.
• Perform complex repairs on composites, metals, and assemblies and document results.
• Provide technical support at customer or field locations and troubleshoot issues.
• Evaluate data to identify causes and remedies, and implement updates.
• Complete documentation per procedures and government orders; may train staff.
• May liaison with customers and other departments; ensure safe operations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Systems testing

Repair and modification

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork / independent work

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Associate’s degree or military/trade equivalence

Composite trade school certificate (desirable)

FAA A&P license desirable

Tools

Jigs & fixtures

Maintenance manuals

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Our high desert location in Adelanto, CA is looking for a qualified Integration Technician to join the 2nd shift Composite team. This position is responsible for coordinating and performing a wide variety of complex structural composite, and/or mechanical operations to ensure appropriate aircraft structural, avionics, and electrical systems are installed, tested and operational. The position coordinates and/or performs complex system modifications due to a technical updates and/or a customer request, which require disassembly, modification, reassembly, and testing of mechanical and/or electrical system. This position may also perform complex structural, composite, avionic, and electrical repairs. Following technical documentation, monitors, tests and verifies quality of work, and complete required documentation and troubleshoot and resolves issues. Recommends technical procedures and design changes or alterations to aircraft, engines, systems, components and field or shop equipment. May provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff and may be assigned as department liaison and/or to customer contact as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, installs, modifies and tests aircraft structural, composite, avionics, and/or electrical systems to ensure they are operational and meet required quality standards.
• Investigates and analyzes project requirements and operating problems and develops and recommends innovative solutions to meet performance standards and company governmental safety.
• Performs a variety of aircraft complex repairs and rework on composite, metal or laminate assemblies, parts, components and/or structures utilizing inspection and rework instructions and
• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.
• Evaluates operating data on parts and components and systems to establish causes and determine remedies.
• Troubleshoots, identifies, resolves and documents complex system issues including mechanical, engine, fuel or electrical. Designs new or recommends modified parts or components and recommend updates to technical procedures.
• Performs various complex system modifications due to technical updates and/or customer requests including final operational testing and assurance to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Completes all required documentation in accordance with established company procedures and/or government and customer technical order requirements.
• May participate in the performance of airframe operational checks, installation of payloads and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) in accordance with company and customer guidelines.
• May perform launch recovery tasks of aircraft to include ground operations preflight items, ground observer responsibilities and post flight items.
• May represent the group and act as a liaison with customers and other departments and may develop and present training.
• May provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

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

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires an Associate's degree in a related field or military/trade school equivalence and eight or more years' of progressive experience in aircraft assembly and/or maintenance. Additional related technical experience may be substituted in lieu of the formal education.
• The position requires comprehensive technical expertise and understanding of structural, composite, mechanical and electrical systems and associated regulations and related assembly/installation processes, tools, composites, templates, fixtures, testing and measuring devices as well as judgment to determine correct tool(s) and experience.
• Reading, interpreting, and explaining blueprints, drawings, and maintenance manuals.
• Installing, inspecting, modifying, adjusting and testing various mechanical assemblies and structures; and completing required technical documentation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills are required to interface with supervisors, other staff and/or other departments.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours when required.
• A composite trade school certificate, Federal Aviation Administration A&P license, and military aircraft maintenance and assembly training are desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

Salary range: 76,000 - 127,750