UAV Technician Instructor

UAV Talent; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation firm is looking for a UAS Maintenance Technician/Instructor III to handle installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft systems. The role includes delivering hands-on training for internal personnel and troubleshooting operational issues. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 5-7 years of relevant experience. Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to maintain security clearance. The position involves physical requirements such as lifting up to 100 lbs and working at height.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in UAS maintenance.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive manual vehicles.
• Must maintain or obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• 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

• Install, maintain, and repair aircraft and related equipment.
• Deliver technical training and hands-on instruction.
• Analyse and interpret equipment log reports.
• Perform maintenance and repair of aircraft structures
• Deliver training programmes 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
• Analyse and interpret equipment log reports
• Diagnose and resolve operational problems
• Perform other duties as necessary and/or required

Skills

Routine maintenance for aircraft systems

Troubleshooting engines

Safe rigging techniques

Technical training delivery

Electrical systems

5-7 years experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

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 covers monitoring, testing, preventive maintenance, and repair of infrastructure equipment and associated electrical, mechanical, and sensor integration systems per specifications and operational procedures.

The Technician will also serve as an instructor, delivering technical training and hands‑on instruction to internal personnel and/or customers on UAS systems operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.

DUTIES & 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 programmes 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
• Analyse 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 licence
• 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 and 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

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Military flight experience is highly desirable
• Composite, structural, and mechanical repair experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including perceiving differences in wire/cable colours, moving or lifting items weighing up to 100 lbs, and working at height