Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic (Deployable)

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 an Airframe and Powerplant Specialist to join our Aero Services division in San Diego, CA.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repairs fuel and oil leaks or engine problems as needed and removes and replaces airframe components as needed.
• Interfaces with engineering, manufacturing, and other disciplines of UAV operators, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and civilian customers when required.
• Certifies aircraft records that aircraft are in a condition safe for flight.
• Interfaces with customers, military and civilians, and understands the discipline required to maintain aircraft and associated equipment as a contractor.
• Inspects airframe, powerplant, and propeller components at regular intervals as per company approved procedures and/or government and customer technical order requirements.
• May perform all launch and recovery including inspections, starting engine, operational check, installing payloads (cameras, KU, Datalink, SAR, EO/IR), fueling and de-fueling.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on unmanned aerial vehicles.
• Provides flight line and ground support to include towing, refueling, defueling, launch and recovery of aircraft.
• Removes and replaces airframe components as needed including aileron servos, flap servos, brake servos, landing gear servos, throttle servos and waste gate servos requiring long periods of standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Assists in the testing, maintenance, and operation of ground equipment.
• Works under general supervision providing technical support for the mechanical installation, troubleshooting and inspection on unmanned aerial vehicles.
• Incorporates any approved configuration changes and other modifications into all aircraft as needed per company approved and/or government technical order requirements.

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

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and five or more years of aircraft mechanical maintenance experience.
• Full knowledge and understanding of the detailed aspects of the job.
• An FAA Airframe and Powerplant License may be required.
• Knowledge of relevant computer applications and operations.
• May require extensive travel and/or CONUS or OCONUS deployment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees and both military civilian customers.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team and be able to work extended hours as required.
• Basic leadership, organization, and planning skills.

Salary:$65,410 - $99,888Travel Percentage Required 75 - 100Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? YesClearance Required? Yes Clearance LevelSecret WorkstyleOnsite