Deployable Airframe & Powerplant Specialist
General Atomics Systems Integration · Palmdale, CA · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteOTHRPart-time
Duties
- Assist supervision and management in the implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures.
- Provide training and oversight to less experienced A&P specialists.
- Affix 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.
- Effectively utilize company provided aides and software programs to enhance troubleshooting and overall system expertise.
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.
- 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.