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What they do
An Avionics Technician installs, repairs, and maintains electronic systems in an aircraft or spacecraft, such as electronic flight controls.
$107,032 / year median in Virginia
+2% projected growth
Job Description
UAS TECHNICIAN
Platform Aerospace United States, Virginia, Blackstone Sep 02, 2026
JOB TITLE:
UAS TECHNICIAN II-III
DEPARTMENT:
FIELD OPERATIONS
REPORTS TO:
FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER
CLASSIFICATION:
CONTRACT OR FULL-TIME
TRAVEL
REQUIRED
UP TO 100% OCONUS
CLEARANCE TYPE:
SECRET This position may be filled as a full-time employee or 1099 Contractor depending on business needs and candidate fit. Job Summary Under Indirect Supervision in an OCONUS environment, responsible for the installation, maintenance and 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 High school diploma or GED and 2-5 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
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
Basic Requirements for a Level III
High school diploma or GED and 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