UAV Aircraft Technician — Assembly & Test

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems. We seek an individual pursuing an Aircraft Technician career, to assemble, test, and repair UAVs under supervision in accordance with specifications and orders.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using standard tools, and collaborating within a team. Expect to work with actuation and avionics components, and possibly extended hours; GA-ASI operates on a 9/80

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1+ year experience.
• Ability to work with common hand tools.
• Experience reading blueprints, drawings, and engineering specs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and repair UAVs under supervision.
• Install and test electro/mechanical actuators, landing gear, fuel and avionics systems.
• Read blueprints and engineering specifications to guide work.
• Use hand tools, calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and Fluke meters.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Fluke meters

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems. We seek an individual pursuing an Aircraft Technician career, to assemble, test, and repair UAVs under supervision in accordance with specifications and orders.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using standard tools, and collaborating within a team. Expect to work with actuation and avionics components, and possibly extended hours; GA-ASI operates on a 9/80