Airframe & Powerplant Supervisor II
General Atomics
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.