UAV Field Technician

Summary

UAV Field Technician drives Company provided vehicle to client sites and installs technical infrastructure and drone flight lines. Will accurately diagnose and troubleshoot device issues and makes necessary repairs when needed. May replace wireless devices, systems, and other accessories/components for UAV technology at various client locations. Current job requires client sites within the DFW metroplex area but may expand nationwide in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other Duties not listed may be assigned.

Daily Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of UAV(s) to customer sites as needed.
• Communicate with customer’s on-site personnel to maintain operations.

• Setup client technical infrastructure and drone flight lines.
• Assist in troubleshooting, component removal/replacement and testing.
• Efficiently work together with SMS engineering and client personnel for equipment, flight, and UAV testing.
• Must be able to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• QC and test electronic component repairs and replacements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Must be high school graduate or equivalent.
• Prefer technical knowledge of flight and UAV management.
• Prefer knowledge of aviation regulations and procedures.
• Prefer knowledge of drone technology.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills are necessary.
• Must have clean, valid driver’s license.
• Must be mechanically inclined with experience in using small hand tools.
• Prefer professional, academic, or personal experience in drone technology.
• Prefer FAA Part 107 license.

Essential Skills:

• Possess superior time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills with the ability to interface cooperatively with departmental team members and clients.
• Needs strong safety and work ethic and be able to recognize the importance of properly handling hazardous materials, chemicals, toots, etc.
• Must have proficient computer skills and other relevant computer application skills related to UAV technology.
• Must be able to work in rugged terrains and in all types of weather conditions.
• Show strong interest in aviation.
• Show strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical assembly instructions.
• Needs the ability to think in 3D.
• Must have strong concentration skills.
• Needs the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Competencies:

• Shows determination to achieve excellent results
• Finds a better way
• Demands top performance
• Inspires commitment

Working Conditions

Must be able to tolerate outside work environment. Must be physically fit to walk for extensive periods of time.  Individuals may need to reach over shoulder heights; bend or stoop below the waist; preform repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement; occasional lifting to 100 pounds.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or the ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.