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UAS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III

CompanyPlatform Aerospace
LocationBlackstone
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 5, 2026
About The Company
Platform Aerospace specializes in manufacturing, aviation modification and prototyping, and cutting-edge aerial ISR products, namely VANILLA UNMANNED UAS. Platform is AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified and is a registered service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB)
About the Role

JOB TITLE: UAS MAINTANANCE TECHNICIAN III 

DEPARTMENT: FIELD OPERATIONS 

REPORTS TO: FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER 

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT 

 

Job Summary:  

Under Indirect Supervision, the UAS Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of all aircraft and related equipment. This role will be responsible for monitoring, testing, preventive maintenance, and repair of infrastructure equipment and associated electrical, mechanical, and integration of sensor systems per specifications and operational procedures within Client technical facilities. The Technician will serve as an instructor, providing technical training and hands-on instruction to internal personnel and/or customers on UAS systems operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures to ensure safe and effective performance in the field.  

 

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 programs 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
  • Analyze and interpret equipment log reports
  • Diagnose and resolve operational problems
  • Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Hight school diploma or GED and 5-7 years of relevant experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to perform routine and preventative 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 & 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
  • Experience in deployed UAS ISR operations
  • Composite, structural, and mechanical repair experience

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Must be able to perform physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, including, but not limited to, perceiving differences in wire cable colors, moving and/or lifting items such as ladders, tools, air tanks, test equipment and other objects weighing up to 100 pounds, working aloft; climbing ladders.
  • Must be able to obtain a DOT physical
Key Skills
UAS MaintenanceUAV Launch And RecoveryTroubleshootingAvionicsFlight ControlsEngine RepairTechnical TrainingRigging TechniquesSensor Systems IntegrationPreventive MaintenanceMechanical RepairStructural RepairLog AnalysisSafety StandardsDoD Security Clearance
Categories
EngineeringSecurity & SafetyTradesManufacturingGovernment & Public Sector
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of UAS aircraft and associated sensor systems. They also provide technical training and hands-on instruction to personnel to ensure safe and effective field operations.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$35 - $46
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
181
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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