Avionics Technician Non Deployable

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading provider of remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking an Avionics Technician to support Test Operations at their Flight Operations Facilities in Palmdale or Adelanto, CA.

Responsibilities

• Service, troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and maintain aircraft and ground support equipment in support of test operations and sustainment activities.
• Support test teams for test and development (R&D) efforts.
• Modify, install, and test electronics and mechanical equipment as part of customer and company modification and test efforts.
• Correct major and minor discrepancies by removing, repairing, or replacing defective or deleted parts of aircraft electrical and avionics systems as well as ground support systems (ground stations, ground data terminals and SATCOM terminals).
• Perform scheduled maintenance and functional checks on existing, newly installed and modified aircraft systems and equipment as well as ground support systems (ground stations, ground data terminals (GDT) and SATCOM terminals); disassemble, assemble, and adjust electronic equipment.
• Operate test equipment to locate, diagnose, and repair defective parts and perform routine inspections on systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot, test, and document findings; repair or replace components based on test results by following technical drawings, schematics, handbooks, engineering documents, customer and company technical manuals and other technical guidance.
• Fabricate, upgrade, route, and install wiring harnesses.
• Support company and customer flight test activities at various locations in support of test objectives. Includes but not limited to Flight Engineer duties, launch and recovery efforts and reports.

Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to a two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency, plus two or more years' experience in aviation or electronics.
• Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must be able to perform a variety of routine tasks and demonstrate full knowledge of avionics and electronic procedures and principles.
• Must possess:
  • The ability to troubleshoot at the component level
  • Full knowledge and use of electronic test equipment, hand and soldering tools, voltage or amperage measuring and recording devices
  • Knowledge of relevant computer applications, operations, and networking
  • The ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and technical orders
  • Good analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report and assess situations and make judgments
  • The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential
  • The ability to work any shift and additional hours as required
  • Able to obtain and maintain DOD Security clearance is required