Technician VII

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a Gray Eagle Maintenance Instructor to support CONUS training events and operations in Huntsville, AL.

You will conduct maintenance training, develop courseware for new features, and provide avionics/GCS support at Gray Eagle and Reaper labs. Responsibilities include training Soldiers and contractors, validating updates, and traveling to Army sites for software installation and on-site training.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or military/trade school equivalent with 12+ years of experience.
• Flight line experience is required.
• Experience with Gray Eagle GE-ER platform at Army CONUS home station.
• Experience with UGCS maintenance and/or instruction.
• Completion of IPMA or similar training beneficial.
• Familiarity with Linux command line.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a maintenance instructor and courseware developer for Gray Eagle training.
• Train Soldiers and contractors on Gray Eagle UAS maintenance and upgrades.
• Develop and verify courseware for aircraft features and software updates.
• Travel to Army sites to install software on GCS and Gray Eagle aircraft.
• Support Army and GA customers at JSIL and related sites.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and company policies.
• Maintain familiarity with Army forms, records, and technical orders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Independent work

Effective communication

Mentoring/training

Education

Associate's degree or military/trade school equivalence

12+ years of experience in related field

Tools

UGCS maintenance

MGCS/UGCS training

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.

The Gray Eagle Maintenance Instructor supports CONUS training events and operations for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle platform. This role is responsible for conducting and supporting maintenance training, including transition and sustainment training, as well as developing, reviewing, and validating training courseware in response to system upgrades and enhancements. Additionally, the Gray Eagle Maintenance Instructor position will provide avionics and Ground Control Station (GCS) technical support at the Gray Eagle and Reaper Test Laboratories located in Huntsville, AL and at the Software Integration Lab (SIL) located in the GA-ASI office in Huntsville, AL for customer test events and activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a maintenance instructor and courseware developer for the Gray Eagle training team.
• Train and evaluate Soldiers and contractor personnel on the Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), including sustainment, transition, upgrade, and refresher training.
• Develop and verify courseware for new aircraft features, maintenance manual updates, and software releases.
• Travel and provide software rollout support and practical training at home station Army sites to include software installation on the GCS and MQ-1C Gray Eagle aircraft platforms.
• Provide Gray Eagle support for Army and GA customers at the Joint Technology Center/Systems Integration Laboratory (JSIL).
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain familiarity with Army forms, records, technical publications, and Contractor Flight and Ground Operations procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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 associate's degree or equivalent with training from the military and/or a trade school and twelve or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Experience working on a flight line required.
• Experience maintaining and/or instructing on the Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) platform at an Army CONUS home station required.
• Experience with Universal Ground Control Station (UGCS) maintenance and/or instruction.
• Experience instructing or demonstrating training courseware using the Improved Maintenance Aid (IPMA).
• Strong knowledge of relevant computer applications, technical documentation, and technical orders.
• Ability to develop, acquire, interpret, and communicate technical data.
• Ability to identify issues and develop solutions to technical problems.
• Familiarization with Linux and working inside of the command line interface.
• Completion of UGCS/MGCS Field Avionics Structured Training.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with company personnel, subcontractors, and Army customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to work extended hours and travel as needed.