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:
Language:
Location:
- Richmond, VA 23227 (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Ability to Relocate:
- Richmond, VA 23227: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
