Corporate Aircraft Technician - General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. With over 100,000 employees in 71 countries, we operate globally through five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems, and Technologies.

As a Corporate Headquarters employee, working in Reston, Virginia, you will gain a broad understanding of the General Dynamics’ portfolio; work with accomplished professionals; enjoy a work-life balance, and grow your career while your leadership invests in your continued professional success.

General Dynamics is committed to helping our employees and their families lead healthy, productive lives. General Dynamics offers a wide array of plans in its flexible benefits program with options to help our employees succeed at work and at home.

We proudly support a culture of inclusion that encourages a work environment that honors diverse opinions.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran.

In this role you will:

• Be responsible to the Maintenance Manager for performance of aircraft maintenance.
• Perform quality maintenance, preventive maintenance and inspections to conform within company standards, federal regulation and industry best practices achieving the highest reliability goals.
• Accomplish assignments in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, industry best practices, OSHA, and ICAO requirements.
• Be responsible for ensuring airworthiness as defined within 14 CFR by researching permanent records, maintenance tracking program, FAA Airworthiness Directives and Manufacturer’s Service Bulletins and Customer Bulletins on aircraft.
• Maintain a safe work environment and reports any unsafe conditions.
• Troubleshoot reported mechanical discrepancies and handle complex technical challenges.
• Ensure all required entries into the aircraft logbooks and permanent records are accurate and preserved in accordance with company and FAA requirements.
• Update and interface with computerized maintenance tracking program.
• Be responsible for the procurement and receiving of parts and materials.
• Be responsible for the cleanliness of the aircraft and facility.
• Encouraged to proactively provide recommendations for modifications and upgrades, as necessary.
• Other duties may be assigned, as needed.
• You may also have external maintenance monitoring responsibilities with third party vendors and contractors.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience and/or Requirements:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) current/active certificate required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in aviation maintenance; five (5) of those in the corporate aviation environment on Gulfstream or similar type of aircraft- GVII experience a plus.
• May be required to be 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to obtain a Dulles (IAD) Airport ID.
• Must also be able to pass a required FAA 10-year background check.
• Two (2) years of college or equivalent technical training, in related field, preferred.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) desired.
• Shall maintain technical proficiency by attending company directed and funded training on aircraft specific systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible schedules as required to accommodate corporate-driven flight schedules.
• Maintenance support of the aircraft may require travel both domestic and international.
• Be able to fly as additional crewmember and be trained in FAA Approved Cabin Evacuation procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively and accurately with supervisor, corporate personnel, vendors and other internal departments.
• Ability to travel internationally, including valid passport.
• Must live within a reasonable, commutable driving distance from the Flight Operations in Sterling, Virginia.
• Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated by start date unless medical or religious exceptions apply.

Language Skills:
Since English is the language of aviation, must be able to read, write and speak the English language fluently and possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.

Mathematical Skills:
Must possess the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Computer Skills:
Operational knowledge of laptop and desktop computers, working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat or related presentation programs. Operational knowledge of Outlook is required.
Experience with computerized maintenance tracking software programs is desirable.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve technical and practical problems and deal with a variety of intangibles in situations where only limited communication, support, information and access exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders, high spaces or stairs and/or balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds over their heads. Specific vision required for this job include, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions, moderate with occasional high noise levels, heights greater than four feet, electricity, fluids that are under high pressure, flammable and explosive products, chemicals, hazardous materials, fumes, radiations, exposure to items that may be detrimental to your health, or the potential to cause bodily injury although some of the time may be in an office, workstation, shared space, and/or hangar.

For Individuals with Disabilities, Medical Conditions, or Physical or Mental Impairments: General Dynamics CHQ is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals. General Dynamics CHQ provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you need assistance applying for this position, please send an email to accommodations@generaldynamics.com or call 703-876-3276. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.

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