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.

Job Overview

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