Airframe & Powerplant Supervisor II

57843BR

Job Summary:

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.

The AWBS Supervisor is responsible for leading the Aircraft Weight and Balance System (AWBS) function in support of GA-ASI UAV aircraft operations, modifications, and sustainment. This role oversees the accuracy, integrity, and availability of weight and balance data and documentation across the GA-ASI UAV fleet and ensures compliance with applicable technical orders, customer requirements, and company procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Software Oversight: Supervise the operation and sustainment of AWBS software tools, ensuring system data matches weight and balance technical orders.

• Flight Clearance Assurance: Oversee the generation and verification of Automated Form F (AFF) for each mission, ensuring aircraft remain within safety and Center of Gravity (CG) limits.

• Team Leadership: Train, schedule, and manage AWBS technicians.

• Compliance & Auditing: Enforce DoD and Air Force regulations, ensuring all calculation protocols strictly adhere to safety directives.

• Lead and supervise a team of AWBS technicians/analysts supporting GA-ASI UAV programs.

• Manage the creation, update, and maintenance of AWBS records for GA-ASI UAV aircraft, including new production, modifications, repairs, and configuration changes.

• Review and approve weight and balance calculations, forms, and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable technical data (e.g., TOs, OEM manuals, customer directives).

• Coordinate with Mass Properties engineering, configuration management, logistics, flight operations, and maintenance teams to ensure AWBS data accurately reflects current aircraft configuration.

• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for AWBS processes, data entry, quality checks, and documentation control.

• Plan and schedule AWBS workload, assign tasks, and monitor progress to meet program milestones and customer deadlines.

• Provide technical guidance and training to AWBS personnel on GA-ASI UAV–specific weight and balance practices, tools, and standards.

• Support aircraft weighing events, including preparation, execution oversight, data collection, and incorporation of results into AWBS.

• Conduct internal audits and periodic data reviews to identify discrepancies, drive corrective actions, and improve data quality.

• Serve as the primary AWBS point of contact for GA-ASI UAV customers, program management, and internal stakeholders; provide briefings and status updates as required.

• Support proposal efforts and new business by providing AWBS-related inputs, estimates, and technical expertise for GA-ASI UAV programs.

• Ensure all AWBS activities are performed in accordance with safety, quality, and security requirements, including handling of controlled or classified data as applicable.

• Maintain awareness of changes to AWBS software, technical orders, and regulatory guidance; coordinate implementation and training.

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

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and eight or more years of complex experience in aircraft maintenance. Additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

• A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) license required.

• Demonstrated experience with aircraft weight and balance processes and documentation (military or civil).

• Experience using AWBS 10.0 and 11.0 aircraft weight and balance software.

• Strong understanding of aircraft configuration control and the impact of modifications on weight and balance.

• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience in an aviation, aerospace, or military environment.

• Ability to read and interpret technical orders, engineering drawings, and maintenance documentation.

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy, with proven ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to work with databases or configuration tools.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to interface effectively with engineering, operations, and customer representatives.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required by program/contract.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior GA-ASI UAV background, such as:

• Experience in MQ-9 or other UAV operations, maintenance, engineering, or configuration management; and

• Direct involvement with MQ-9 or other UAV aircraft configuration changes, modifications, or sustainment activities.

• Prior military experience in an aviation-related specialty (e.g., crew chief, avionics, weight and balance, flight engineer, loadmaster) or equivalent civilian experience.

• Experience working with USAF or other government customers on MQ-9 or similar UAS programs.

• Familiarity with configuration management systems and processes (e.g., ECPs, ECOs, baseline management).

• Experience supporting flight test, fielding, or deployment of MQ-9 or other UAV/UAS.

• Knowledge of applicable standards and guidance related to aircraft weight and balance and technical data (e.g., service technical orders, OEM manuals).

Job Category:

Avionics/Electronics

Experience Level:

Supervisory

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

99,500

Pay Range High:

170,750

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Yes

Clearance Level:

Secret

General 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.