What are the responsibilities and job description for the UAS TECHNICIAN position at Platform Aerospace?
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: Secret
Job SummaryThis position may be filled as a full-time employee or 1099 Contractor depending on business needs and candidate fit.
Under indirect supervision in an OCONUS environment, the UAS Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft and related equipment. This role performs monitoring, testing, preventive maintenance, and repairs on infrastructure equipment and associated electrical, mechanical, and sensor integration systems in accordance with customer requirements, specifications, and operational procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities- Perform unmanned aviation ground handling operations.
- Conduct UAV launch and recovery activities.
- Maintain and troubleshoot aircraft systems and subsystems.
- Perform maintenance and repair of aircraft structures.
- Respond to and resolve emergency situations as they arise.
- Ensure standards are implemented and upheld in daily operations.
- Maintain equipment used to support aircraft mission operations.
- Analyze and interpret equipment log reports and maintenance records.
- Diagnose and resolve operational and maintenance issues.
- Perform other duties as necessary and/or required.
- High school diploma or GED and 2-5 years of relevant experience.
- Valid driver's 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 systems, and associated components.
- Knowledge of rigging equipment and safe rigging techniques.
- Familiarity with military aviation operations.
- Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.
- Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.
- May be required to operate a vehicle with a manual transmission.
- High school diploma or GED and 5 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to perform routine and preventive maintenance on aircraft systems, subsystems, and ground support equipment.
- Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting engines, flight controls, avionics, technology systems, and associated components.
- Knowledge of rigging equipment and safe rigging techniques.
- Familiarity with military aviation operations.
- Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.
- Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.
- May be required to operate a vehicle with a manual transmission.
- Military aviation maintenance experience.
- Experience supporting deployed UAS ISR operations.
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification.
- Experience with composite, structural, and mechanical repairs.
- Experience supporting expeditionary or overseas operations.
- Experience with Group 3, Group 4, or Group 5 UAS platforms.
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
- Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and kneeling.
- Ability to distinguish differences in wire and indicator light colors.
- Operation of hand and power tools.
- Lifting, carrying, and/or moving tools, equipment, and components weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Working in confined spaces and around aircraft.
- Ascending and descending ladders or stairs as required.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.