UAS TECHNICIAN/OPERATOR III

• Perform UAS pre-flight, post-flight, and turn-around inspections in accordance with approved checklists, technical manuals, and standard operating procedures.
• Execute system functional checkouts and verify aircraft and ground control station readiness for operations.
• Troubleshoot UAS and support equipment discrepancies to maximize mission capable rates and minimize downtime.
• Perform authorized corrective actions within the limits of training, certification, and delegated authority.
• Inspect, maintain, and ensure serviceability of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) including GCS, ground antennas, power supplies, tooling, and test equipment; verify calibration status as required.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams for discrepancies requiring advanced repair, analysis, or non-standard disposition.
• Maintain strict configuration control, including verification of part and serial number traceability, software/firmware baselines, and aircraft status accounting.
• Support final acceptance checkouts and operational readiness activities for UAS platforms.
• Participate in formal training and qualification programs; progress toward independent task certification under the supervision of senior instructors or subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Attend and successfully complete required on-site and off-site training courses, including vendor, customer, and company-sponsored technical training as assigned.
• Travel as required to support training events, field operations, or customer support activities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable FAA regulations, company procedures, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as are necessary and/or assigned.

• High School diploma or GED and minimum of 5+ years of professional UAS/Manned flight operations and maintenance support.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain high documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional capacity and interface with members of various departments.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to shift direction and change priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

• Active security clearance.
• Experience with UAS ground operations, aircraft servicing, or flight-line support.
• Familiarity with reading technical documentation (work instructions, drawings, maintenance manuals, checklists).
• Knowledge and experience with Piccolo flight controllers is highly preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude; is able to use basic tools and follow a maintenance manual.
• Software understanding; ability to use basic computer functions like command prompt.
• Experience testing Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

• May require occasional meetings outside standard hours to support audit/assessment timelines.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a computer and other office productivity tools.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
  • Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and kneeling
  • Perceiving differences in wire and indicator light colors
  • Operating 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

The hourly wage range for this position is $35.00 to $45.00. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education and training, job-related knowledge and skills, the scope and level of responsibility of the position, internal equity, and market/business considerations. The listed range is a general guideline and may vary based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and work location, where applicable.