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1099 - UAS Mechanic

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Platform Aerospace

Blackstone, VA (In Person)

$83,200 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 weeks ago (Updated 5 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/28/2026

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JOB TITLE
1099 UAS
MECHANIC DEPARTMENT
FLIGHT
OPERATIONS REPORTS TO
FLIGHT
OPERATIONS MANAGER CLASSIFICATION
1099 TRAVEL
REQUIRED
100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required
CLEARANCE TYPE
ACTIVE
SECRET CONUS RATE
$40/HR
OCONUS RATE
$600/
DAILY Job Summary:
Under Indirect Supervision, responsible for the i nstallation, maint enance a nd repair of all aircraft and related equipment. 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.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Unmanned aviation ground handling UAV Launch and recovery Maintain and troubleshoot aircraft systems and subsystems Perform maintenance and repair of aircraft structures 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 FOR A LEVEL II
: Valid driver's license 2-5 years of relevant experience 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 Familiar with military aviation operations Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required . Must have the ability to obtain 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
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEVEL III
Valid driver's license 5+ years of relevant experience 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 Familiar with military aviation operations Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required . 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 Ability to read electrical schematic and/or control diagrams, and read blueprints
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 group id: 91125419 Apply now

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