UAS Crew Chief 1

DZYNE Technologies; Hurlburt Field (FL); Remote; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

DZYNE Technologies is seeking a UAS Crew Chief 1 to maintain airworthiness and a safe operating environment for unmanned aircraft. You will support preflight, launch, recovery, post-flight inspections, and maintenance across CONUS/OCONUS locations.

Role requires prior Crew Chief experience on unmanned platforms, FAA medical clearance, and willingness to deploy to austere environments. Expect up to 100% travel and remote/onsite work arrangements with rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• Prior Crew Chief experience on Unmanned Platforms, airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic or similar military experience.
• Must have FAA Class III Medical Certificate as a condition for employment
• Must have and maintain a current Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a deployment CRC medical review
• Ability to satisfactorily complete an approved training program.
• Ability to read, understand and follow approved documents and other instructions.
• Must be willing to deploy to austere environments

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with applicable standards and technical data including service bulletins, service instructions, engineering changes, and FAA airworthiness directives.
• Disassembles systems components to support correction of failures or changes.
• Performs routine troubleshooting of engine, hydraulic, and electrical systems; repairs faulty components.
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components and inspects components for cleanliness and serviceability.
• Fabricates and modifies aerospace products per specifications.
• Handles aerospace vehicles and ground support equipment safely (jacking, towing, operations).
• Launches and recovers unmanned aircraft; prepares aircraft for mission, training, and test flights
• Maintains and documents maintenance/inspections; quality records.

Skills

Unmanned platforms upkeep

A&P certified or Military experience

FAA Medical Certificate

Crew Chief experience

Problem solving

Teamwork

Windows-based software

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Tools

None specified

Job description

About Our Transition To Ondas Sentinel

DZYNE Technologies was recently acquired by Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) and, together with World View, has joined forces to create Ondas Sentinel. Ondas Sentinel is a next‑generation U.S. defense platform integrating long‑endurance ISR, autonomous systems, counter‑UAS technologies, and mission intelligence.

While DZYNE is now part of Ondas Sentinel, we are still legally operating as DZYNE as we complete the formal integration of our systems and processes. As a result, you may see roles cross‑posted across DZYNE and World View, during this transition. All positions represent opportunities within the same combined organization.

What does this mean for candidates? You’re joining a team that is accelerating the future of autonomous defense. You’ll be part of a company backed by significant investment, strong growth, and mission‑proven technology. You’ll work alongside world‑class engineers and innovators who have already delivered thousands of operational flight hours, high‑impact ISR capabilities, leading counter‑UAS systems, and breakthrough autonomous effects. You’ll help shape a unified platform that enables operators to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across the modern battlespace. Together, Ondas Sentinel is building something bigger than any one company, a scalable, integrated defense organization designed to meet emerging mission needs with speed, precision, and purpose. If you’re energized by ambitious missions, rapid innovation, and a chance to help define the future of autonomous defense, we’d love to have you on the team.

Position Title

UAS Crew Chief 1

Location

This position will include off‑site work to include CONUS Flight Test locations and/or Rotations to OCONUS locations.

Work Arrangement

Remote, with up to 100% travel

Position Summary

The primary role of the UAS Crew Chief is to maintain a safe operational environment and aircraft airworthiness using methods, techniques, and practices in accordance with approved standards and technical data for unmanned air vehicles. Crew Chiefs play a vital role on the Flight Operations team and will participate in the preflight, launch, and recovery of the aircraft. Crew Chiefs will conduct post flight inspections, maintenance, preventive maintenance, scheduled inspections, rebuilding and alterations to the aircraft and equipment, fueling and defueling of the aircraft, maintenance reports, and flight release authorization forms. This position will report to the Crew Chief Manager. This position is contingent upon government contract award and the availability of funding. UAS Crew Chiefs will be required to work in in both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Required Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable standards and technical data including but not limited to service bulletins, service instructions, engineering changes, and FAA airworthiness directives.
• Disassembles systems components to support the correction of failures or implement changes.
• Performs routine troubleshooting of engine, hydraulic, and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components. Inspects component before installation or usage to verify cleanliness and serviceability of components.
• Fabricates and modifies aerospace products according to specifications.
• Performs tasks associated with the safe handling of aerospace vehicles and ground support equipment (e.g. jacking, towing, system operations).
• Works under general supervision.
• Performs launch and recovery of unmanned aircraft
• Works closely with the flight crew to prepare the aircraft for mission, training, and test flights
• Piston aircraft engine experience
• Communications skills and the ability to ask for help
• Adheres to strict use of checklists
• The ability to maintain an active US Secret Security Clearance
• Basic runway safety knowledge
• Ability to support five (5) complete on‑site workdays per week during CONUS test and flight operations
• Ability to support seven (7) complete on‑site workdays per week during OCONUS operations.
• Documentation of maintenance/inspections performed

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Group 4-5 UAVs or comparable size manned aircraft.
• Previous experience/knowledge of ROTAX engines and/or ROTAX training qualifications
• Possess Excellent Mechanical Skills
• Have aptitude for working with complex equipment and technology
• Experience working as a productive team member
• The ability to work with or without supervision
• Maintains cleanliness and good situational awareness
• Familiarity with DCMA 8210.1C
• Safety orientated
• Follows rules
• Problem solver
• Proficient computer skills with the use of Windows-based software

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Prior Crew Chief experience on Unmanned Platforms, airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic or similar military experience.
• Must have FAA Class III Medical Certificate as a condition for employment
• Must have and maintain a current Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a deployment CRC medical review
• Ability to satisfactorily complete an approved training program.
• Ability to read, understand and follow approved documents and other instructions.
• Must be willing to deploy to austere environments

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Clearance Level Required

Must have an Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher.

Travel Required

Up to 100%, both CONUS and OCONUS

Working Conditions

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities. Personnel should expect to travel to various flight operations locations within the United States, in addition to overseas locations, both of which may experience complex living and working conditions. Personnel may be exposed to austere, deployment‑type conditions and shared living spaces, including military‑style accommodations, such as tents or manufactured b‑huts with multiple personnel per room, along with military‑style meals.

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, and lift a minimum of 35-50 lbs.
• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine.
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Hourly Rate

$37.00 - $47.00. Hourly rate depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high‑demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.

Benefits

Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package. Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.

DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.