ROLE OVERVIEW

Under indirect supervision, the UAS Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of all aircraft and related equipment. Responsibilities include monitoring, testing, preventive maintenance, and repair of infrastructure equipment and associated electrical, mechanical, and sensor integration systems. The Technician may also support training delivery, providing hands-on instruction to internal personnel and/or customers on UAS systems operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Unmanned aviation ground handling
UAV launch and recovery
Maintain and troubleshoot aircraft systems and subsystems
Perform maintenance and repair of aircraft structures
Support training delivery to new UAV Maintenance Technicians, ensuring adherence to operational protocols and safety standards
Remedy emergency situations as they arise
Ensure standards are implemented and upheld in everyday activities
Maintain equipment used to support aircraft mission efforts
Analyse and interpret equipment log reports
Diagnose and resolve operational problems
Perform other duties as necessary and/or required

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED and 5-7 years of relevant experience
Valid driver's licence
Ability to perform routine and preventive maintenance for aircraft systems/subsystems and ground support equipment
Experience diagnosing/troubleshooting engines, flight controls, avionics, technology, and associated system components
Knowledge of rigging equipment and safe rigging techniques
Ability to travel 75% CONUS and OCONUS
Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance
Must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret level security clearance
May be required to drive a vehicle with a manual gearshift

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Military flight experience is highly desirable
Experience in deployed UAS ISR operations
Composite, structural, and mechanical repair experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including perceiving differences in wire/cable colours, moving or lifting items weighing up to 100 lbs, and working at height
Must be able to obtain a DOT physical

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This role may be filled at Level II or Level III depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Paid time off
Relocation assistance

Experience:

UAV: 5 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

Location:

Richmond, VA 23227 (Preferred)

Security clearance:

Secret (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Richmond, VA 23227: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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