UAV Cable & Avionics Technician (9/80 Schedule)

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

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an Aircraft Technician enrolled in aviation or technical education to assemble, test, and repair UAVs under supervision to meet customer specifications.

The role requires reading blueprints, using hand tools, and following engineering orders; candidates should be able to work in a team, handle tools like calipers and torque wrenches, and comply with safety and DoD clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Typically requires high school diploma or equivalent with one or more years of experience.
• Must be able to work with common hand tools.
• Must be able to perform a variety of routine tasks and demonstrate a good working knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Ability and willingness to work on systems which have unusual conditions such as high pressure, high voltage, high energy, cryogens, or radioactive materials.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include aircraft assembly, test, and repair of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
• Must be detail-oriented, deadline sensitive and able to work effectively in a team setting.
• Perform and assist in installation and test of electro/mechanical actuators, landing gear, fuel systems, and avionics systems with limited supervision.
• Aircraft assembly may include cable routing, installation of aircraft system components, installation of engine support systems, and airframe related items.
• Perform and assist with off-aircraft assembly of spare components and support equipment.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Must have familiarization using conventional hand tools, calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and Fluke meters.
• Knowledge of office personal computer operating systems is required.
• 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 practices and procedures.
• May require working extended hours when required. Other duties as assigned or requested.
• This facility operates on a 9/80 schedule

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Actuators

Airframe systems

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Fluke meters

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an Aircraft Technician enrolled in aviation or technical education to assemble, test, and repair UAVs under supervision to meet customer specifications.

The role requires reading blueprints, using hand tools, and following engineering orders; candidates should be able to work in a team, handle tools like calipers and torque wrenches, and comply with safety and DoD clearance requirements.