UAS Crew Chief

DZYNE Technologies • Irvine, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

DZYNE Technologies is a company based in Irvine, California, specializing in advanced airborne and ground-based autonomous defense solutions, deployed in over 50 countries. They are growing rapidly and seek innovators for a collaborative, integrity-driven, and purpose-built culture. The UAS Crew Chief's primary role is to ensure a safe operational environment and aircraft airworthiness for unmanned air vehicles, adhering to approved standards and technical data. This role is vital to the Flight Operations team, involving preflight, launch, and recovery of aircraft, as well as post-flight inspections, maintenance, preventive maintenance, scheduled inspections, rebuilding, alterations, fueling, defueling, maintenance reports, and flight release authorization forms. This position is contingent upon government contract award and funding, and requires work in both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Requirements

• 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.
• Piston aircraft engine experience
• Communication skills and the ability to ask for help
• Strict use of checklists
• Basic runway safety knowledge
• Ability to support four (4) complete on-site work days per week during CONUS test and flight operations

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Group 4-5 UAVs or comparable-sized manned aircraft.
• Previous experience/knowledge of Rotax engines and/or Rotax training qualifications
• Possess Excellent Mechanical Skills
• Have an 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 system 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

• Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness.
• DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
• DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays.
• Additionally, DZYNE offers a 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees