Lead UAS Maintenance Technician III — Field Ops

Platform Aerospace; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace is seeking an UAS Maintenance Technician III to install, maintain, and repair aircraft and related equipment within client facilities. You will monitor, test, perform preventive maintenance, and repair sensor integration systems per specifications while supporting field operations.

The role requires hands-on maintenance of UAV systems, training duties for new technicians, and the ability to travel up to 75% across CONUS/OCONUS with necessary security clearances.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel up to 75% CONUS and OCONUS.
• Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Military flight experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting deployed UAS ISR operations.
• Composite, structural, and mechanical repair experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform unmanned aviation ground handling operations.
• Conduct UAV launch and recovery operations.
• 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.
• Respond to and resolve emergency situations as they arise.
• Ensure standards are implemented and upheld in daily activities.
• Maintain equipment used to support aircraft mission operations.
• Analyze and interpret equipment log reports.
• Diagnose and resolve operational problems.
• Perform other duties as necessary and/or required.

Skills

UAS maintenance

Troubleshooting

Rigging

Flight operations support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Platform Aerospace is seeking an UAS Maintenance Technician III to install, maintain, and repair aircraft and related equipment within client facilities. You will monitor, test, perform preventive maintenance, and repair sensor integration systems per specifications while supporting field operations.

The role requires hands-on maintenance of UAV systems, training duties for new technicians, and the ability to travel up to 75% across CONUS/OCONUS with necessary security clearances.