Integration Technician

About the role

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. Our high desert location in Adelanto, CA is looking for a qualified Integration Technician to join the 2nd shift Composite team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, installs, modifies and tests aircraft structural, composite, avionics, and/or electrical systems to ensure they are operational and meet required quality standards.
• Investigates and analyzes project requirements and operating problems and develops and recommends innovative solutions to meet performance standards and company governmental safety.
• Performs a variety of aircraft complex repairs and rework on composite, metal or laminate assemblies, parts, components and/or structures utilizing inspection and rework instructions.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.
• Evaluates operating data on parts and components and systems to establish causes and determine remedies.
• Troubleshoots, identifies, resolves and documents complex system issues including mechanical, engine, fuel or electrical.
• Designs new or recommends modified parts or components and recommend updates to technical procedures.
• Performs various complex system modifications due to technical updates and/or customer requests including final operational testing and assurance to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Completes all required documentation in accordance with established company procedures and/or government and customer technical order requirements.
• May participate in the performance of airframe operational checks, installation of payloads and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) in accordance with company and customer guidelines.
• May perform launch recovery tasks of aircraft to include ground operations preflight items, ground observer responsibilities and post flight items.
• May represent the group and act as a liaison with customers and other departments and may develop and present training.
• May provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff.
• 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 procedures and practices.

Requirements

• Typically requires an Associate's degree in a related field or military/trade school equivalence and eight or more years' of progressive experience in aircraft assembly and/or maintenance.
• Additional related technical experience may be substituted in lieu of the formal education.
• The position requires comprehensive technical expertise and understanding of structural, composite, mechanical and electrical systems and associated regulations and related assembly/installation processes, tools, composites, templates, fixtures, testing and measuring devices as well as judgment to determine correct tool(s) and experience.
• Reading, interpreting, and explaining blueprints, drawings, and maintenance manuals.
• Installing, inspecting, modifying, adjusting and testing various mechanical assemblies and structures; and completing required technical documentation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills are required to interface with supervisors, other staff and/or other departments.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours when required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• A composite trade school certificate, Federal Aviation Administration A&P license, and military aircraft maintenance and assembly training are desirable.

Pay

Salary range: $79,150 – $120,880