UAV Technician Instructor

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

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