UAS Checkout Technician: Final Assembly & Verification

Skyeton Inc; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Job summary

Skyeton Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Checkout Technician in Fayetteville, NC. The role ensures final configuration verification, ground testing, and release-readiness for unmanned aircraft systems, confirming correct assembly and operation before flight testing or delivery.

The technician collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Flight Operations, and Program teams to identify and resolve discrepancies while maintaining configuration control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Reading and following engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications.
• Experience with test equipment and calibration procedures.
• Ability to document test results and discrepancies.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft checkout using approved drawings, specs, and acceptance criteria.
• Verify configuration, serial numbers, software, payloads, and documentation.
• Conduct inspections for workmanship, cleanliness, routing, and installation.
• Perform functional checks on power, avionics, communications, and flight controls.
• Record test results and discrepancies promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate troubleshooting with Engineering, Quality, and Flight Operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings/diagrams

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED; technical/training beneficial

Tools

Digital multimeters

Test equipment

Diagnostic software

Hand tools

Torque tools

Computers

Job description

Skyeton Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Checkout Technician in Fayetteville, NC. The role ensures final configuration verification, ground testing, and release-readiness for unmanned aircraft systems, confirming correct assembly and operation before flight testing or delivery.

The technician collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Flight Operations, and Program teams to identify and resolve discrepancies while maintaining configuration control and safety standards.