UAS Maintenance & Training Technician III

Platform Aerospace; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace in Blackstone, VA is seeking a UAS Maintenance Technician/Instructor III to install, maintain, and repair aircraft and related equipment. You will monitor, test, perform preventive maintenance, and integrate sensor systems per specs, while also training internal personnel and customers on UAS operations and troubleshooting to ensure safe field performance.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, a DoD Secret clearance (potential Top Secret), and willingness to travel up to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform routine and preventive 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.
• Ability to travel 75% CONUS & OCONUS.
• Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret level security clearance.
• May be required to drive a vehicle with a manual gearshift.

Responsibilities

• Unmanned aviation ground handling.
• UAV launch and recovery.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Aircraft systems diagnosis

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

UAS operations training

DoD security clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Platform Aerospace in Blackstone, VA is seeking a UAS Maintenance Technician/Instructor III to install, maintain, and repair aircraft and related equipment. You will monitor, test, perform preventive maintenance, and integrate sensor systems per specs, while also training internal personnel and customers on UAS operations and troubleshooting to ensure safe field performance.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, a DoD Secret clearance (potential Top Secret), and willingness to travel up to