UAS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Davita Inc.; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAS field is looking for a UAS Maintenance Technician responsible for the maintenance and repair of aircraft and associated systems. This role requires valid security clearances, mechanical prowess, and troubleshooting skills to ensure safety and functionality in operations. Ideal candidates will have military flight experience and a strong background in UAS technology.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant experience in UAS technology.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to perform routine and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of aircraft systems.
• Perform diagnostics and emergency repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Rigging Equipment Knowledge

Emergency Response

Education

DoD Secret level security clearance

DoD Top Secret level security clearance

Job description

JOB TITLE: UAS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: FIELD OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT

Job Summary:

Under Indirect Supervision, the UAS Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of all aircraft and related equipment. This role will be responsible for Monitoring, testing, preventive maintenance, and repair of infrastructure equipment and associated electrical, mechanical, and integration of sensor systems per specifications and operational procedures within Client technical facilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Unmanned aviation ground handling
• UAV Launch and recovery
• Maintain and troubleshoot aircraft systems and subsystems
• Perform maintenance and repair of aircraft structures
• Remedy emergency situations as they arise
• Ensure standards are implemented and upheld in everyday activities
• Maintain equipment used to support aircraft mission efforts
• Analyze and interpret equipment log reports
• Diagnose and resolve operational problems
• Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license
• 0-5 years of relevant experience
• Ability to perform routine and preventative maintenance for aircraft systems/subsystems, and ground support equipment
• Experience diagnosing/troubleshooting engines, flight controls, avionics, technology, and associated system components
• Knowledge of rigging equipment and safe rigging techniques
• CONUS and OCONUS travel may berequired.
• Mustcurrentlypossessand maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• Must have ability to obtain andmaintaina DoD Top Secret level security clearance
• May be required to drive a vehicle with a manual gearshift

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Military flight experience is highly desirable
• Experience in deployed UAS ISR operations
• Composite, structural, and mechanical repair experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to perform physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, including, but not limited to, perceiving differences in wire cable colors, moving and/or lifting items such as ladders, tools, air tanks, test equipment and other objects weighing up to 100 pounds, working aloft; climbing ladders.
• Must be able to obtain a DOT physical