Aircraft Planning & Doc Spec III @ General Atomics

Job Summary

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.

Under general direction, this position will work in our Las Vegas, NV site to support Department of Defense (DoD) requirements, and customer requests. The position ensures compliance with FARs, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Airworthiness Releases (AWRs), DoD requirements, and company policies and procedures. It evaluates existing job sequencing to verify that the resulting work supports safe operations and complies with government and company requirements. The position also participates in developing training programs, conducts specialized technical training, recommends corrective actions.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Remotely supporting and maintaining all technical documents and records, including maintenance plans, Job Control Numbers, historical documents, and procedures.
• Participates in the development of procedures, work documents, and training programs, and conducts debriefings as required.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and other obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Maintains a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Provides operational support for CONUS and OCONUS personnel in various maintenance management database programs.
• Collects and documents flight utilization in automated systems and assists with discrepancy scheduling.
• Coordinates aircraft maintenance in accordance with established procedures and timetables.
• Ensures accurate documentation is maintained for aircraft and its sub-assemblies, AGE, Time Compliance Technical Orders, time change items, and special inspections.
• Participates in weekly coordination meetings via Microsoft Teams and in-person.
• Assist with training maintenance personnel on uses of maintenance database functions and documentation libraries.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

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 education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency and five or more years experience in aircraft planning, scheduling and documentation. Equivalent professional or military experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft planning, scheduling, maintenance documentation, and related principles, practices, and concepts.
• Thorough understanding of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Department of Defense requirements, Airworthiness Directives, Airworthiness Releases, industry standards, company policies, and established procedures.
• Proficiency with computer operations, standard business applications, maintenance management databases, document repositories, and other systems required to support aircraft maintenance operations.

Planning and Organizational Skills

• Ability to develop, schedule, monitor, review, and update plans, documents, files, and maintenance schedules.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, maintain an efficient workflow, and meet established deadlines and requirements.
• Ability to identify documentation discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and track items through resolution.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior internal and external customers, contractors, maintenance personnel, and aircrew.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations, provide technical training, and conduct debriefings as required.
• Ability to work effectively with personnel located in both CONUS and OCONUS environments.

Other Requirements

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain attention to detail, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and customer requirements in a compliance-focused environment.
• Ability to work extended hours, including occasional schedule changes, as required.