Job Description

Work Arrangement

This is an full-time onsite position, five days per week. Two shift operations supporting a flying schedule for flight test and training events.

AEVEX Aerospace is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic/Crew chief to perform ground and flight operations, aircraft and engine maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, servicing, pre and post flight inspections, and maintenance records management on unmanned aircraft systems and subsystems in a training and flight test environment. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting high performance, flight line operations and sortie production with an elevated degree of safety and efficiency. The candidate should be proficient in the use of aircraft checklist (paper and digital) and performing duties using established processes and best practices found in military and/or commercial aviation.

Essential Functions

• Perform flight line and other site level maintenance and repair actions on an Unmanned Light Sport Aircraft in a training environment
• Ensure daily completion of ground servicing and maintenance actions to certify airworthiness of the aircraft and systems
• Conduct scheduled inspections and complete follow-up maintenance actions, as required
• Maintain Aircraft and Engine digital and paper maintenance and configuration logs for maintenance action performed on aircraft
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair aircraft electrical systems per schematics, diagrams, and fault isolation manuals using a multimeter and/or other types of test equipment
• Inspect and assess aircraft structures and laminated materials for defects and recommend or complete repair action as required
• Provide quality control and/or procedure verification reviews on maintenance manuals
• Provide timely logistics and quality assurance recommendations when required.
• Work cohesively with other members of a deployed team to meet daily objectives for maintenance actions and flight operations
• Utilize emerging software technologies for maintenance documentation and flight operations support
• Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Knowledge and experience with Aircraft Systems, subsystems and their Theory of Operation
• Knowledge and experience with Aircraft Technical Manuals (General Systems, Job Guides, Fault Isolation, etc...)
• Experience working with ROTAX 91X series engines preferred
• Any composite/fiberglass fabrication and repair experience is highly desired
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Ability to work cohesively in a high performing team environment
• Ability to meet all requirements to deploy to the CENTCOM AOR
• Valid motor vehicle driver's license
• Must be eligible to deploy to an OCONUS

Education / Certifications

• Current Class III medical certificate or ability to obtain prior to start date
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate and/or Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred
• Advanced Technical or associate degree preferred

Experience

• 8+ years Flight Line or Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) maintenance and flight operations experience (preferably deployed)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds
Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Constantly required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time
Frequently required to view objects up close and distant range with hand eye coordination
Frequently required to reach overhead and frequently reach at/below shoulder level
Frequently experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions
Frequently required to operate hand tools, equipment, heavy machinery
Frequently required to operate motor vehicle

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.