UAS Crew Chief (Group 3+) - Flight-Ready Maintenance

A2G; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A2G is seeking a skilled Crew Chief to support Group 3+ unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring inspection, maintenance, and operational readiness. You will work with flight crews to prepare aircraft for missions, training, and tests, applying hands-on troubleshooting and safety-focused maintenance in aerospace operations.

Qualified candidates will hold a U.S. citizenship, active SECRET DoD clearance, FAA Class III Medical Certificate, and experience documenting maintenance actions per regulatory

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a UAS Crew Chief for Group 3 or larger platforms.
• Current FAA Class III Medical Certificate (or ability to obtain).
• Proficiency in aircraft maintenance documentation and logbook entries.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and regulatory guidelines without deviation.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an active SECRET DoD security clearance.
• Must be capable to travel OCONUS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance compliance with all service bulletins, engineering changes, FAA airworthiness directives, and applicable technical data.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair of engine, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Support disassembly and reassembly of components during modifications or failure resolution.
• Conduct inspections of aircraft parts for cleanliness and serviceability prior to use.
• Fabricate and modify aerospace components per specification and engineering design.
• Execute validation and verification testing of UAS components and subsystems.
• Perform launch and recovery operations for unmanned aircraft systems.
• Safely manage aircraft handling tasks such as towing, jacking, and pre-flight operations.
• Collaborate with flight crew and engineering to prepare aircraft for missions and testing.
• Accurately document all maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
• Monitor and report on the condition and tracking of HAZMAT and mission‑critical equipment.

Skills

UAS Crew Chief experience

Maintenance procedure adherence

Regulatory compliance

Travel OCONUS readiness

Documentation/logbook proficiency

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Education

FAA Class III Medical Certificate

SECRET DoD security clearance

US Citizenship

Job description

A2G is seeking a skilled Crew Chief to support Group 3+ unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring inspection, maintenance, and operational readiness. You will work with flight crews to prepare aircraft for missions, training, and tests, applying hands-on troubleshooting and safety-focused maintenance in aerospace operations.

Qualified candidates will hold a U.S. citizenship, active SECRET DoD clearance, FAA Class III Medical Certificate, and experience documenting maintenance actions per regulatory