uav talentBrooklyn, NY
Deployed UAV Technician (OCONUS)
Deployed UAV Technician (OCONUS)
Deployed UAV Technician (OCONUS)
uav talentBrooklyn, NY
yesterday
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherAircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansMaintenance and Repair Workers, General
Other Support Activities for Air TransportationNational SecurityCommercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Contract UAS Maintenance Technician (Group III UAS)
Type:
1099 contractor Rotation: 120 days on / 60 days off Base: Anywhere in the USA, with overseas deployment Levels: II or III depending on experience
Role overview:
We are looking for Contract UAS Maintenance Technicians to support the installation, maintenance and repair of a Group III unmanned aircraft system and its related equipment during domestic and overseas deployments. Working under indirect supervision, you will keep aircraft and support equipment mission-ready across electrical, mechanical and sensor integration systems, and may support hands-on training for other personnel. This is a 1099 contractor position on a 120 days on, 60 days off rotation. You can be based anywhere in the USA but must be willing to deploy overseas for the duration of each rotation.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Unmanned aviation ground handlingUAV launch and recovery
- Maintain and troubleshoot aircraft systems and subsystems
- Perform maintenance and repair of aircraft structures
- Carry out monitoring, testing and preventive maintenance across electrical, mechanical and sensor integration systems
- Support training delivery to other technicians, ensuring adherence to operational protocols and safety standards
- Respond to and remedy emergency situations as they arise
- Maintain equipment used to support aircraft mission efforts
- Analyse and interpret equipment log reports
- Diagnose and resolve operational problems
- Perform other duties as required
Basic requirements:
Level II5 to 7 years of relevant maintenance experience Able to perform routine and preventive maintenance on aircraft systems, subsystems and ground-support equipment Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting engines, flight controls, avionics and associated system componentsKnowledge of rigging equipment and safe rigging techniqueValid driver's licence; may be required to drive a manual gearshift vehicleCurrently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearanceAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearanceWilling and able to travel up to 100% CONUS and OCONUSAble to pass required deployment physicals
Basic requirements:
Level III7 to 10 years of relevant maintenance experience Proven ability to lead maintenance and troubleshooting across aircraft systems and subsystems Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting engines, flight controls, avionics and associated system componentsKnowledge of rigging equipment and safe rigging techniqueValid driver's licence; may be required to drive a manual gearshift vehicleCurrently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearanceAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearanceWilling and able to travel up to 100% CONUS and OCONUSAble to pass required deployment physicals
Preferred requirements:
- Military maintenance or flight-line experience
- Experience in deployed UAS ISR operations
- Composite, structural and mechanical repair experience
Physical requirements:
- Able to perform the physical requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including perceiving differences in wire and cable colours, lifting or moving items up to 100 lbs, and working at height
- Able to obtain a DOT physical
- Terms1099 contractor engagement120 days on / 60 days off rotation
- Day rate to be agreed
- Start ASAP
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Location
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation
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Industry
Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
Posted
yesterday