Job Description

Overview

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) is a provider of military and commercial engineering services, specializing in systems integration technologies. They are seeking an Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic to provide flight line and ground support in San Angelo, TX.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
  • Inspect powerplant and related components at regular intervals adhering to company approved procedures.
  • Repair fuel and/or oil leaks and/or engine problems as required.
  • Review records to ensure all required documentation is completed according to established procedures.
  • May perform all launch and recovery tasks of aircraft including ground operations and preflight items.
  • May inspect, test, maintain and operate ground support equipment.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations.
  • Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment.
  • Assist in the training of new A&P Specialists.
  • Assist with new powerplant and system development as required.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two or more years of aircraft mechanical maintenance experience.
  • An FAA Airframe and Powerplant License is required.
  • May require travel and/or CONUS or OCONUS deployment.
  • Must possess full knowledge and understanding of the detailed aspects of the job.
  • Knowledge of relevant computer applications and operations.
  • Basic leadership, organization and planning skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees and customers.
  • Must be able to successfully complete the customer required Department of Homeland Security background investigation.
  • Must be able to work both independently and on a team.
  • Must be available and willing to work flexible schedules in a 24/7 operational environment.

How this job compares in San Angelo, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $31/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $28/hr median for welding jobs across Texas, whose middle half runs $23–$35/hr across 424 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 59% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in San Angelo, TX

San Angelo, TX currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,256 other active welding openings from 596 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in San Angelo, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (29), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Midlothian at $38/hr, Irving at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic figures were last recalculated when this page was built.