MQ-9 AGE/GSE Mechanic, MQ-9 (CONUS/OCONUS)

Remotely Piloted Solutions, LLC; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Remotely Piloted Solutions, LLC seeks an experienced AGE/GSE Mechanic to support USMC MQ-9 operations. The role involves maintaining, inspecting, and repairing AGE/GSE equipment and light vehicles, diagnosing electrical/mechanical faults, and ensuring safe, compliant operations in a dynamic environment.

Candidates should hold an active Secret clearance, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least five years of AGE/GSE experience.

Qualifications

• Active Secret US Government clearance required.
• High School Diploma or completed military/vocational training.
• Minimum five years AGE/GSE maintenance experience.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and ability to operate government vehicles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Flight Line Driver’s License.
• Able to lift 50+ pounds and work in a field environment.
• Proficiency in English (read, write, and speak).
• Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS deployments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, and repair AGE/GSE equipment and light support vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical/electrical malfunctions using drawings and data sheets.
• Order replacement parts and document equipment status and servicing.
• Provide training and leadership guidance to junior AGE/GSE mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and environmental standards.

Skills

Secret clearance

AGE/GSE maintenance experience

Driver's License

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or vocational training

Tools

AGE/GSE equipment

Job description

Job Description:

The USMC MQ-9 AGE/GSE Mechanic supports an Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE)/Ground Support Equipment (GSE) shop in a medium to large-sized military aircraft flying organization. Ensures the timely and proper performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on AGE/GSE equipment and light support vehicles. Inspects, tests, and operates AGE/GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation. Diagnoses mechanical and electrical circuitry malfunctions. Interprets drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical data to facilitate repairs and/or modifications to AGE/GSE. Identifies appropriate replacement parts in TOs and technical documents and orders those parts. Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and re-installs AGE/GSE accessories and components. Stencils and marks AGE/GSE as appropriate. Services equipment with fuel, oil, coolant, water, hydraulic fluid, and air as required. Operates, cleans, inspects, and services AGE/GSE tow vehicles. Maintains and documents AGE/GSE equipment and tow vehicle forms. Positions equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations. Schedules PMIs as required. Adheres to safety procedures, and follows technical orders, as applicable. The mechanic will directly support the USMC MQ-9 Site Manager while at the same time being available to support hands-on maintenance and leadership/training on an as needed basis.

• On Site
• CONUS & OCONUS Positions available
• Full time
• SECRET Clearance

Responsibilities:

• Maintains external fuel and grounding systems; performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on AGE/GSE; inspects, tests, and operates AGE/GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation; services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air; diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications.
• Disassembles and assembles malfunctioning AGE/GSE accessories and components; removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls AGE/GSE components and accessories; stencils and marks AGE/GSE in accordance with technical publications; stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.
• Prepares AGE/GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services AGE/GSE towing vehicles.
• Maintains vehicle records, and updates paper and electronic equipment records; provides dispatch service for AGE/GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations; practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times.
• Provides training to all lower-level AGE/GSE Mechanics, as needed and/or requested.
• Provides technical and directional leadership guidance to lower-level AGE/GSE Mechanics.
• Cross trains in Aircraft Mechanic and/or Avionics Technician tasks.
• Performs all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An active Secret US Government clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• High School Diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.
• Minimum of five years actual AGE/GSE maintenance experience required.
• Possess and maintain a valid U.S. Driver’s License and be able to operate a Government general-purpose vehicle.
• Be highly qualified with all types and uses of AGE/GSE equipment.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Flight Line Driver’s License.
• Have an advanced understanding of diesel engine maintenance and repair, and HVAC maintenance and repair.
• Be able to inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.
• Achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.
• Able to lift, carry and/or wear Military Issued Equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Updated SF-86 submitted within 30 days of hire start date.
• Able to travel on CONUS/OCONUS deployments.
• Able to meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.
• For OCONUS deployments, must have valid U.S. Passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank Visa pages.

Preferred Qualifications:

• RPA Deployment Experience.
• Prior experience as a Defense Contractor.
• Vehicle Operator Training.
• AGE Mechanic experience within the last 10 years

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Disability and life insurance

This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.