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Airframe & Powerplant Spec III
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What they do
An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.
$85,510 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- 57203BR
- Company:
- General Atomics Systems Integration
- 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. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a deployable Airframe and Powerplant Specialist for our SI Aero Services division supporting our MQ-9. This role and will require
CONUS/OCONUS
travel working a FLEX schedule with the ability to live at any location within the United States. Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for providing technical expertise in mechanical and inspection work and during troubleshooting of mechanical and system problems. Provides flight line and ground support. Develops and writes procedures to improve work quality and records. Develops new job protocols for project work. Provides training to less experienced A&P specialists. Frequently interacts with inter-organizational and customer contacts. Accurately plans and schedules asset availability.
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- + Assist supervision and management in the implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures.
+ Provide training and oversight to less experienced A&P specialists. Assist in the development of training programs.
+ Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
+ Inspect powerplant and related components at regular intervals adhering to company approved procedures and/or government and customer technical order requirements.
+ Responsible for powerplant development.
+ Repair fuel and/or oil leaks and/or engine problems as required.
+ May remove and replace airframe and/or engine components as needed.
+ Review aircraft records to ensure all required maintenance and documentation is completed in accordance with established company procedures and/or government and customer technical order requirements.
+ May troubleshoot and repair aircraft independently and assist and/or train less skilled specialists in troubleshooting.
+ 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.
+ Effectively utilize company provided aides and software programs to enhance troubleshooting and overall system expertise.
+ Other duties as assigned or required. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
- Job ID#:
- 57203BR
- Job Category:
- A&P/Mechanics
- Travel Percentage Required:
- 50% - 75%
- Full-Time/Part-Time:
- Flex Hourly
- State:
- California
- Clearance Level:
- Secret
- Pay Range Low:
- 65,410
- City:
- Palmdale
- Clearance Required?:
- Yes
- Pay Range High:
- 99,888
- Recruitment Posting Title:
- USC Deployable Airframe & Powerplant Specialist
- Job Qualifications:
- + Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and five 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 demonstrate sound decision-making skills and the ability to anticipate work-related constraints and resolve issues independently.
+ Must be self-directed in identifying work assignments and able to solicit input and guidance from supervisors and managers for technical expertise.
+ Must possess:
+ Considerable knowledge of the job and a broad understanding of the detailed aspects of the job and the product.
+ Knowledge of relevant computer applications and operations.
+ Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with employees and both military and civilian customers.
+ Strong leadership, organization, and planning skills.
+ The ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance is required.
+ Must be able to work both independently and on a team and be able to work extended hours as required.
+ Ability to obtain a customer specific top-secret clearances(s) is required.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain an adjudicated polygraph TS/SCI.
- US Citizenship Required?:
- Yes
- Experience Level:
- Mid-Level (3-7 years)
- Relocation Assistance Provided?:
- No •
Workstyle:
- RemoteGeneral Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC's "
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