UAS Flight Test Crew Chief

Zone 5 Technologies; San Luis Obispo (CA); In loco; USD 80.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with company-match

Paid time off

Sick time

Holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Zone 5 Technologies in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking an experienced Crew Chief to provide maintenance for unmanned aircraft systems and DoD-based projects. You will perform pre/post flight inspections, assist with packout, and support GSE and avionics integration in outdoor test environments.

Travel up to 50% is required, including CONUS/OCONUS tests. The role demands hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and readiness for field operations in varying weather.

Competenze

• Associate’s degree in Aerospace, Avionics, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology or equivalent hands-on training, or A&P Mechanic’s License.
• 3+ years of UAV operations, Military or General Aviation aircraft service, maintenance, or defense flight test environments.
• Knowledge of aircraft subsystems: avionics, flight controls, telemetry, propulsion.
• Familiarity with flight line operations and ground support equipment (GSE).
• Ability to read and interpret basic wiring diagrams, schematics, and test documentation.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and working in outdoor field test conditions.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Mansioni

• Perform routine pre-flight and post-flight inspections, fueling, Flight Control Rigging, and servicing tasks to ensure aircraft are safe and mission-ready.
• Prepare and transport test equipment, spares, and tools required for flight test operations, both on-site and at remote locations.
• Conduct basic maintenance and servicing of support vehicles to ensure reliable ground transportation during test activities.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot ground support systems (Aircraft support equipment, towing equipment, etc.) critical to test operations.
• Install, configure, and maintain airborne and ground-based camera systems used for flight test data capture.
• Assist with aircraft weight and balance calculations, ensuring proper loading for safe and compliant flight operations.
• Apply proper load distribution practices to trailers during pack out and transport, maintaining safety, balance, and compliance with road regulations.
• Prepare and execute ground and flight test operations for unmanned aircraft systems, including pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
• Support integration of avionics, propulsion, payloads, and autonomy systems onto UAV platforms.
• Operate ground control stations (GCS) and monitor flight telemetry during test missions under engineer or pilot supervision.
• Perform troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and hardware swaps during rapid test cycles.

Conoscenze

UAV operations

Flight line operations

Telemetry knowledge

Wiring diagrams reading

Formazione

Associate’s degree in Aerospace, Avionics, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology

A&P Mechanic’s License

Descrizione del lavoro

Zone 5 Technologies in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking an experienced Crew Chief to provide maintenance for unmanned aircraft systems and DoD-based projects. You will perform pre/post flight inspections, assist with packout, and support GSE and avionics integration in outdoor test environments.

Travel up to 50% is required, including CONUS/OCONUS tests. The role demands hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and readiness for field operations in varying weather.