Field Avionics Manager III

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Avionics Manager supporting Test Operations at our Flight Operations Facilities located at El Mirage (Adelanto) in sunny Southern California.

In this role you will be working on cutting edge technology utilizing your experience to further the development of new hardware and software, adding new capabilities to airborne sensing and weapons systems, and sustainment of customer fleets including MQ-1C Gray Eagle, MQ-9A Reaper, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian, SeaGuardian, and Protector systems.

This position is responsible for managing and planning the daily operations of avionics manufacturing including maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, overhaul, and repair of electronic and mechanical devices used for air vehicles, ground control stations, ground data terminals and ground support equipment. Manages activities to meet production safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives while ensuring FAA maintenance requirements are met. Oversees day-to-day activities including planning, training, supervision, and work assignments of avionics personnel. May accomplish objectives through subordinate management and/or professional staff. May be responsible for decisions that have a serious impact on outcomes such as changes to project schedules and/or allocation of resources. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Manage the planning, scheduling, and activities of avionics operations to achieve business, safety, quality, and financial objectives and to support delivery commitments.
• Lead activities with engineering, manufacturing, and quality departments to ensure proper hardware and software configurations.
• Develop methods to improve product quality, reliability and efficiency while inspecting work in progress and finished products.
• Manage the schedule and technical efforts of avionics technicians to support company and customer operations off-site.
• At the Flight Operations Facility (FOF), required to manage testing and inspection of software and hardware changes at the system level to ensure flight safety. Manage maintenance and inspection schedules.
• May collaborate with other departments (integration, pilots, maintenance, mechanics) to ensure production delivery and flight test schedules are met.
• At the FOF, required to develop and manage appropriate procedures and standards for training and flight line operations.
• May represent the organization with outside vendors and/or customers.
• Manage and actively participate in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• 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 a Bachelors degree in a related technical field and eleven or more years of progressive professional experience in manufacturing processes and procedures, planning, scheduling, and budget management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate an in-depth technical understanding of avionics principles and practices.
• Must have comprehensive project management and leadership skills, including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Must have the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of moderately complex problems and strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings to a variety of audiences.
• May be required to represent the company on external projects, work extended hours, and travel as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security clearance is required.