UAS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III with Security Clearance

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 5-7 years of relevant experience
• 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
• Able to travel 75% CONUS & OCONUS
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
• May be required to drive a vehicle with a manual gearshift

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance
• 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
• Percieving 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

Pay

The hourly wage range for this position is $29.00 to $45.00. 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.