What are the responsibilities and job description for the UAS Crew Chief (Maintainer) position at Invictus Global Services, Inc.?
Company Description
Invictus Global Services, Inc. is a recognized leader in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) service solutions globally. With over 15 years of aviation operational experience, the company supports defense and commercial clients with expertise in navigating complex regulatory requirements. As a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), Invictus brings a customer-first approach, combining operational and maintenance experience to meet diverse mission requirements with high-quality services. The company's success is firmly rooted in its deep understanding of customer needs and the ISR industry's unique demands.
Position Summary
The UAS Crew Chief Maintainer is a senior-level maintenance professional responsible for the overall airworthiness, operational readiness, and safe ground handling of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. This role combines hands-on technical maintenance with crew leadership, ensuring the UAS platform, payloads, ground control stations (GCS), and support equipment are maintained to the highest standards for mission success. The Crew Chief serves as the primary point of accountability for the aircraft on the ground, coordinating with flight crews, performing inspections, and authorizing flight releases. This position is critical in both operational and test environments, often involving CONUS/OCONUS travel and deployment support.
Required Qualifications:
- Current or ability to obtain FAA Class III medical certificate
- Previous demonstrated experience performing as a UAS Crew Chief on group 3 or greater UAS
- The ability to record all maintenance actions in an aircraft logbook
- Ability to strictly follow all procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Group 4-5 UAS or comparable size manned aircraft.
- Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification
- Previous experience with Rotax engines and/or Rotax training qualifications
- Ability to properly maintain and track mission critical HAZMAT items and equipment
- Ability to create new procedures for R&D purposes and implement them into Standard Operating Procedures