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UAS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III

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Platform Aerospace

Blackstone, VA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 03/02/2026 (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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UAS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III 5.0 5.0
out of 5 stars
JOB TITLE
UAS
MAINTANANCE TECHNICIAN II - III DEPARTMENT
FIELD
OPERATIONS REPORTS TO
FIELD
OPERATIONS MANAGER CLASSIFICATION
NON-EXEMPT This role may be filled as a level
II - III
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

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