UAS TECHNICIAN

Platform Aerospace; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace in Virginia is seeking a UAS Technician II-III to join Field Operations. Under indirect supervision, you will install, maintain and repair UAV aircraft and related equipment at client facilities in CONUS and OCONUS environments.

The role requires up to 100% travel, DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret may be required), and hands-on diagnostics of engines, flight controls, avionics, and subsystems. Level II requires 2–5 years, Level III 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience for Level II; 5+ years for Level III.
• Valid drivers 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, and related components.
• Familiar with military aviation operations.
• Travel up to 100% CONUS/OCONUS.
• Must possess DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance.
• May be required to drive a vehicle with manual transmission.

Responsibilities

• Unmanned aviation ground handling.
• UAV launch and recovery.
• Maintain and troubleshoot aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Perform maintenance and repair of aircraft structures.
• Remedy emergencies as they arise.
• Ensure standards are upheld in daily activities.
• Maintain equipment used to support aircraft missions.
• Analyze and interpret equipment logs.
• Diagnose and resolve operational problems.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Rigging

Military aviation ops

DoD clearance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

JOB TITLE: UAS TECHNICIAN II-III
DEPARTMENT: FIELD OPERATIONS
REPORTS TO: FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER
CLASSIFICATION: CONTRACT OR FULL-TIME
TRAVEL REQUIRED: UP TO 100% OCONUS
CLEARANCE TYPE: SECRET

This position may be filled as a full-time employee or 1099 Contractor depending on business needs and candidate fit.

Job Summary

Under Indirect Supervision in an OCONUS environment, responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of all aircraft and related equipment. 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 for a Level II

• High school diploma or GED and 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Valid driver's license
• 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
• Familiar with military aviation operations
• Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required
• 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

Basic Requirements for a Level III

• High school diploma or GED and 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
• Familiar with military aviation operations
• Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required
• 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