Contractor - 1099 UAS TECHNICIAN

Platform Aerospace; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace is seeking a Level II/III aircraft maintenance technician to operate under indirect supervision in an OCONUS environment, performing installation, maintenance and repair of aircraft and related equipment.

You will monitor, test, troubleshoot engines, flight controls and avionics, handle UAV launch/recovery and ground support, and ensure safety and compliance with military procedures. Travel up to 100% CONUS/OCONUS may be required; DoD security clearances are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2–5 years of relevant experience (Level II).
• 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.
• Familiar with military aviation operations.
• Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.
• Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance; must be able to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• May be required to drive a vehicle with a manual gearshift.

Responsibilities

• Unmanned aviation ground handling.
• UAV launch and recovery.
• Maintain and troubleshoot aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Perform maintenance and repair of aircraft structures.
• 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.

Skills

Aircraft systems maintenance

Troubleshooting

Ground support equipment

Rigging techniques

Aviation safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under Indirect Supervision in an OCONUS environment, responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of all aircraft and related equipment. 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Unmanned aviation ground handling
• UAV launch and recovery
• Maintain and troubleshoot aircraft systems and subsystems
• Perform maintenance and repair of aircraft structures
• 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 for a Level II

• High school diploma or GED and 2-5 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
• Familiar with military aviation operations
• Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required
• 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

Basic Requirements for a Level III

• High school diploma or GED and 5+ years of relevant experience
• 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
• Familiar with military aviation operations
• Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required
• Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearanceMust have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret level security clearance
• May be required to drive a vehicle with a manual gearshift