UAS Maintenance Technician & Instructor III

Platform Aerospace; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace seeks a UAS Maintenance Technician/Instructor III to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft and related systems in client facilities. The role includes testing, preventive maintenance, and delivering hands-on training to internal personnel and customers for safe field performance.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot avionics, engines, and sensors, maintain ground support equipment, and travel up to 75% to support CONUS/OCONUS operations, while meeting DoD

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in UAS maintenance or related fields.
• Must have DoD Secret and ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair UAV aircraft and subsystems.
• Provide hands-on instruction and training to personnel and customers.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft structures, engines, avionics, and sensors.
• Conduct UAV launch, recovery, and ground handling operations.
• Analyze equipment logs and diagnose operational problems.
• Travel up to 75% CONUS/OCONUS as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Platform Aerospace seeks a UAS Maintenance Technician/Instructor III to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft and related systems in client facilities. The role includes testing, preventive maintenance, and delivering hands-on training to internal personnel and customers for safe field performance.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot avionics, engines, and sensors, maintain ground support equipment, and travel up to 75% to support CONUS/OCONUS operations, while meeting DoD