UAS Crew Chief - California

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DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready.

We’re growing fast and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success.

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Position: UAS Crew Chief - Californiia

Location: The Primary Work Location is Irvine, CA. This position will include off-site work to include CONUS Flight Test.

Travel: Up to 75%

Position Description

The primary role of the UAS Crew Chief is to maintain a safe operational environment and aircraft airworthiness using methods, techniques, and practices in accordance with approved standards and technical data for unmanned air vehicles. Crew Chiefs play a vital role on the Flight Operations team and will participate in the preflight, launch, and recovery of the aircraft. Crew Chiefs will conduct test set ups post flight inspections, maintenance, preventive maintenance, scheduled inspections, rebuilding and alterations to the aircraft and equipment, fueling and defueling of the aircraft maintenance reports, and flight release authorization forms. This position will report to the Maintenance Manager. This position is contingent upon government contract award and the availability of funding

Required Skills And Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable standards and technical data including but not limited to service bulletins, service instructions, engineering changes, and FAA airworthiness directives.
• Disassembles systems components to support the correction of failures or implement changes.
• Performs routine troubleshooting of engine, hydraulic, and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components. Inspect component before installation or usage to verify cleanliness and serviceability of components.
• Fabricates and modifies aerospace products according to specifications.
• Perform tasks associated with the safe handling of aerospace vehicles (e.g. jacking, towing, system operations).
• Works under general supervision.
• Performs launch and recovery of unmanned aircraft
• Works closely with the flight crew to prepare the aircraft for mission, training, and test flights
• Prior experience working as a Crew Chief on Unmanned Platforms or as an airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic
• Piston aircraft engine experience
• Communications skills and the ability to ask for help
• Strict use of checklists
• Ability to read, understand and follow approved documents and other instructions.
• Willingness to deploy to austere environments
• Ability to maintain a FAA Class III Medical Certificate
• Ability to pass a CRC medical review
• Ability to satisfactorily complete an approved training program.
• The ability to maintain an active US Secret Security Clearance
• Basic runway safety knowledge
• Maintain a current Driver’s License and obtain a flight line drivers license if applicable
• Ability to support five (5) complete on-site work days per week during CONUS test and flight operations
  
  

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Group 1-2-3 UAVs or comparable size manned aircraft.
• Previous experience with small gasoline engines, electrical motors and related training qualifications
• Possess Excellent Mechanical / Electrical Skills
• Experience with Lithium Polymer or Lithium-ion batteries and battery safety
• Have aptitude for working with complex equipment and technology
• Experience working as a productive team member
• The ability to work with or without supervision
• Maintain cleanliness and good situational awareness
• Familiarity with DCMA 8210.1C and FOPS/GOPS
• Safety orientated
• Follows rules
• Problem solver
• Proficient computer skills with the use of Windows-based software
  
  

Security Clearance Level Required: DoD Secret Clearance

Travel Required: Up to 75%, willing to support CONUS Flight Test

Contingent Position: This position is contingent upon government contract award and the availability of funding.

Working Conditions

• The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment or warehouse.
• Work performed may be in a harsh climate, and often hazardous situations. While performing the duties of this position, they may regularly be exposed to an extreme and austere desert environment.
  
  

DZYNE personnel should expect to travel to various flight operations locations within the United States, in addition to overseas locations, both of which may experience complex living and working conditions. Personnel may be exposed to austere, deployment-type conditions and shared living spaces, including military-style accommodations, such as tents or manufactured b-huts with multiple personnel per room, along with military-style meals.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions
• This position is subject to a variety of physical and atmospheric conditions
• This position will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• This position is subject to working conditions peculiar to the particular assignment. (e.g., required to perform work-related travel worldwide and may include hardship and combat areas
• This position will require the ability to lift 50 lbs. consistently (e.g. assistance to load, unload, and emplace ground equipment)
  
  

Salary: $29.00 - $39.00 per hour

Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.

Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death, and disability, with all premiums for our employees paid for by DZYNE Technologies. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401K plan with an employer match.