UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) Maintainer (Aircraft Mechanic II)

Akima
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Report writing","Attention to detail","Safety compliance"]

Provide scheduled and unscheduled UAS maintenance support at Fort Huachuca across multiple flight lines and/or maintenance training facilities. Inspect, test, troubleshoot, service, and repair Group 1–3 UAS components following technical manuals and aviation maintenance regulations, including ground support equipment. Prepare maintenance troubleshooting and repair reports, perform compliance inspections under Army regulations and the Quality Management System, and support audits, logbook reviews, and return-to-service decisions.

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Akima
Akima
3 months ago

UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) Maintainer (Aircraft Mechanic II)

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Job Summary

Provide scheduled and unscheduled UAS maintenance support at Fort Huachuca across multiple flight lines and/or maintenance training facilities. Inspect, test, troubleshoot, service, and repair Group 1–3 UAS components following technical manuals and aviation maintenance regulations, including ground support equipment. Prepare maintenance troubleshooting and repair reports, perform compliance inspections under Army regulations and the Quality Management System, and support audits, logbook reviews, and return-to-service decisions.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Inspect, test, troubleshoot, service, and repair Group 1–3 UAS components per maintenance technical manuals and applicable aviation maintenance regulations.
  • •Perform emplace/displace, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of UAS ground support equipment.
  • •Prepare detailed reports for troubleshooting, maintenance actions, and repairs.
  • •Conduct inspections of aircraft, components, tooling, and completed maintenance to ensure compliance with Army regulations, approved technical data, and the Quality Management System.
  • •Conduct receiving inspections, review logbooks and maintenance records for accuracy, document discrepancies, approve return to service when authorized, and support audits/surveillance activities.

Key Requirements

  • •Group 1 through 3 sUAS/UAS experience.
  • •At least 2 years of documented aviation maintenance experience.
  • •Aviation avionics and IT experience (highly desired).
  • •Honorably served in a U.S. military aviation maintenance MOS or civilian equivalent.
  • •Must be able to lift 50 lbs and meet physical requirements (stairs, standing, and walking across uneven/unpaved surfaces).
Experience:2+ years
Education:High School
Skills:TroubleshootingReport writingAttention to detailSafety compliance
Tech Stack:UASSUASAviation maintenance technical manualsLogbooksQuality Management SystemHand toolsPower tools

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Security Clearance:Secret

Company Brief

Akima
Provides government and commercial clients with mission-critical services including operations & maintenance, logistics, IT, engineering, cybersecurity, and staffing solutions across defense, federal, and infrastructure markets.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Herndon, United States
Founded: 1996
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