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The job in short
Supervise aircraft weight and balance (AWBS) team for UAV fleet.
ExcelAudit
Details
- Found
- 13 d ago · posted 2026-10-05
- Location as listed
- Palmdale, California, Eligible for Employee Referral
- Role
- Supervisor / Team Lead (other)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and eight or more years of complex experience in aircraft maintenance. Additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) license required.
• Demonstrated experience with aircraft weight and balance processes and documentation (military or civil).
• Experience using AWBS 10.0 and 11.0 aircraft weight and balance software.
• Strong understanding of aircraft configuration control and the impact of modifications on weight and balance.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience in an aviation, aerospace, or military environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical orders, engineering drawings, and maintenance documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy, with proven ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to work with databases or configuration tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to interface effectively with engineering, operations, and customer representatives.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required by program/contract.
Desired Qualifications:
• Prior GA-ASI UAV background, such as:
• Experience in MQ-9 or other UAV operations, maintenance, engineering, or configuration management; and
• Direct involvement with MQ-9 or other UAV aircraft configuration changes, modifications, or sustainment activities.
• Prior military experience in an aviation-related specialty (e.g., crew chief, avionics, weight and balance, flight engineer, loadmaster) or equivalent civilian experience.
• Experience working with USAF or other government customers on MQ-9 or similar UAS programs.
• Familiarity with configuration management systems and processes (e.g., ECPs, ECOs, baseline management).
• Experience supporting flight test, fielding, or deployment of MQ-9 or other UAV/UAS.
• Knowledge of applicable standards and guidance related to aircraft weight and balance and technical data (e.g., service technical orders, OEM manuals).
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