Aviation Maintenance Technician II (UAS)

Shield; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Wichita, KS seeks a Maintenance Technician II to keep X-BAT unmanned aircraft systems and Ground Support Equipment mission-ready. You will perform day-to-day maintenance, troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and document actions while collaborating with engineering, quality, production and flight operations.

Requirements include aviation maintenance experience, ability to read manuals and drawings, proficiency with torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers and feeler gauges, and the ability

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation maintenance and operations across multiple departments.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals, drawings, and torque specs.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools and inspection equipment.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork orientation.
• Willingness to travel and obtain U.S. security clearance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform organizational-level maintenance on X-BAT UAS and GSE.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft systems and components.
• Use manuals, drawings, specs, and service bulletins to work safely and accurately.
• Document inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions in company systems.
• Construct wiring harnesses and solder components for X-BAT systems.
• Adhere to training, certification and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, production, flight operations, and supply chain.
• Follow tool control, FOD, HAZMAT, ESD, and safety programs.

Skills

Aviation maintenance experience

Read and follow manuals/drawings

Precision measuring tools

Strong communication skills

Team player / trustworthy

Microsoft Office proficiency

Willingness to travel

US security clearance capability

Education

FAA A&P license or equivalent certification

Tools

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Micrometers

Feeler gauges

Job description

Shield AI in Wichita, KS seeks a Maintenance Technician II to keep X-BAT unmanned aircraft systems and Ground Support Equipment mission-ready. You will perform day-to-day maintenance, troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and document actions while collaborating with engineering, quality, production and flight operations.

Requirements include aviation maintenance experience, ability to read manuals and drawings, proficiency with torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers and feeler gauges, and the ability