UAS Crew Chief

Young Community Developers • Irvine, CA

10d • $38 - $48 • Remote

About The Position

The primary role of the UAS Crew Chief is to maintain a safe operational environment and aircraft airworthiness using methods, techniques, and practices in accordance with approved standards and technical data for unmanned air vehicles. Crew Chiefs play a vital role on the Flight Operations team and will participate in the preflight, launch, and recovery of the aircraft. Crew Chiefs will conduct post flight inspections, maintenance, preventive maintenance, scheduled inspections, rebuilding and alterations to the aircraft and equipment, fueling and defueling of the aircraft, maintenance reports, and flight release authorization forms. This position will report to the Maintenance Manager. This position is contingent upon government contract award and the availability of funding. UAS Crew Chiefs will be required to work in in both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Requirements

• Piston aircraft engine experience
• Communications skills and the ability to ask for help
• Strict used of checklists
• The ability to maintain an active US Secret Security Clearance
• Basic runway safety knowledge
• Ability to support four (5) complete on-site work days per week during CONUS test and flight operations
• Prior experience working as a Crew Chief on Unmanned Platforms or as an airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic
• Ability to maintain a FAA Class III Medical Certificate
• Ability to pass a CRC medical review
• Ability to satisfactorily complete an approved training program.
• Ability to read, understand and follow approved documents and other instructions.
• Must be willing to deploy to austere environments
• Must have and maintain a current Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or higher
• Must have an Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Group 4-5 UAVs or comparable size manned aircraft.
• Previous experience/knowledge of Rotax engines and/or Rotax training qualifications
• Possess Excellent Mechanical Skills
• Have aptitude for working with complex equipment and technology
• Experience working as a productive team member
• The ability to work with or without supervision
• Maintains cleanliness and good situational awareness
• Familiarity with DCMA 8210.1C and FOPS/GOPS
• Safety orientated
• Follows rules
• Problem solver
• Proficient computer skills with the use of Windows-based software

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable standards and technical data including but not limited to service bulletins, service instructions, engineering changes, and FAA airworthiness directives.
• Disassembles systems components to support the correction of failures or implement changes.
• Performs routine troubleshooting of engine, hydraulic, and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.
• Inspects component before installation or usage to verify cleanliness and serviceability of components.
• Fabricates and modifies aerospace products according to specifications.
• Performs tasks associated with the safe handling of aerospace vehicles (e.g. jacking, towing, system operations).
• Works under general supervision.
• Performs launch and recovery of unmanned aircraft
• Works closely with the flight crew to prepare the aircraft for mission, training, and test flights
• Documentation of maintenance/inspections performed

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED