UAS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III
About The Position
Under indirect supervision, the UAS Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing aircraft and related equipment. The role monitors, tests, and performs preventive maintenance and repairs on infrastructure equipment, including associated electrical and mechanical systems and sensor-system integration, in accordance with specifications and operational procedures within client technical facilities. The technician also provides technical training and hands-on instruction to internal personnel and/or customers on UAS operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures to support safe and effective field performance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and 5–7 years of relevant experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to perform routine and preventive maintenance on aircraft systems and subsystems and ground support equipment.
- Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting engines, flight controls, avionics, technology, and associated system components.
- Knowledge of rigging equipment and safe rigging techniques.
- Ability to travel 75% within the continental United States and outside the continental United States.
- Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret-level security clearance.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret-level security clearance.
- May be required to drive a vehicle with a manual gearshift.
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including distinguishing wire-cable colors; moving or lifting items such as ladders, tools, air tanks, test equipment, and other objects weighing up to 100 pounds; working aloft; and climbing ladders.
- Must be able to obtain a DOT physical.
Nice To Haves
- Military flight experience is highly desirable.
- Experience in deployed UAS ISR operations.
- Composite, structural, and mechanical repair experience.
Responsibilities
- Handle unmanned aviation ground operations.
- Launch and recover UAVs.
- Maintain and troubleshoot aircraft systems and subsystems.
- Perform maintenance and repair of aircraft structures.
- Train new UAV Maintenance Technicians and ensure they follow operational protocols and safety standards.
- Respond to emergency situations.
- Implement and uphold standards in everyday activities.
- Maintain equipment used to support aircraft mission efforts.
- Analyze and interpret equipment log reports.
- Diagnose and resolve operational problems.
- Perform other duties as necessary or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
