UAS Maintenance Technician/Instructor III

JOB TITLE: UAS MAINTANANCE TECHNICIAN/INSTRUCTOR III

DEPARTMENT: FLIGHT OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: FLIGHT OPERATIONS TRAINING MANAGER

CLASSIFICATION: NON- EXEMPT

CLEARANCE: SECRET

LOCATION: BLACKSTONE, VA

Job Summary:

The UAS Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of all aircraft and related equipment. This role will be responsible for monitoring, testing, preventive maintenance, and repair of infrastructure equipment and associated electrical, mechanical, and integration of sensor systems per specifications and operational procedures within Client technical facilities. The Technician will serve as an instructor, providing technical training and hands-on instruction to internal personnel and/or customers on UAS systems operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures to ensure safe and effective performance in the field.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Unmanned aviation ground handling.
• UAV Launch and recovery.
• Maintain and troubleshoot aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Perform maintenance and repair of aircraft structures.
• Deliver training programs 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.
• Analyze and interpret equipment log reports.
• Diagnose and resolve operational problems.
• Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required.

Basic Requirements:

• Hight school diploma or GED and 7-10 years of maintenance or relevant experience.
• 5 years of experience instructing.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform routine and preventative 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 & 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 Qualifications:

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

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a DOT physical.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
  • Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and kneeling
  • Perceiving differences in wire and indicator light colors
  • Operating hand and power tools
  • Lifting, carrying, and/or moving tools, equipment, and components weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Working in confined spaces and around aircraft
  • Ascending and descending ladders or stairs as required.

The hourly wage range for this position is $39.00 to $50.00. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education and training, job-related knowledge and skills, the scope and level of responsibility of the position, internal equity, and market/business considerations. The listed range is a general guideline and may vary based on the selected candidate's qualifications and work location, where applicable.