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

Job Description

JOB TITLE: UAS Maintenance Technician/Instructor III

DEPARTMENT: Field Operations

REPORTS TO: Field Operations Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Under indirect supervision, the UAS Maintenance Technician/Instructor III will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of all aircraft and related equipment. This role is responsible for monitoring, testing, preventive maintenance, and repair of infrastructure equipment and associated electrical, mechanical, and sensor systems in accordance with specifications and operational procedures within client technical facilities. The Technician will also serve as an instructor, providing technical training and hands‑on instruction to internal personnel and/or customers on UAS system operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures to ensure safe and effective field performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform unmanned aviation ground handling operations.
• Conduct UAV launch and recovery operations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Perform maintenance and repair of aircraft structures.
• Deliver training programs to new UAV Maintenance Technicians, ensuring adherence to operational protocols and safety standards.
• Respond to and resolve emergency situations as they arise.
• Ensure standards are implemented and upheld in daily activities.
• Maintain equipment used to support aircraft mission operations.
• Analyze and interpret equipment log reports.
• Diagnose and resolve operational problems.
• Perform other duties as necessary and/or required.

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform routine and preventive maintenance on aircraft systems, subsystems, and ground support equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting engines, flight controls, avionics, technology systems, and associated components.
• Knowledge of rigging equipment and safe rigging techniques.
• Ability to travel up to 75% CONUS and OCONUS.
• Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• May be required to operate vehicles with a manual transmission.

Preferred Requirements

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

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including but not limited to distinguishing wire and cable colors; moving, lifting, and carrying equipment such as ladders, tools, air tanks, and test equipment weighing up to 100 pounds; working at heights; and climbing ladders.
• Must be able to obtain a DOT physical.