UAV Mechanic

Summary

UAV Mechanic is responsible for ensuring airworthiness for customer UAVs to operate safely. UAV Mechanics will repair and provide maintenance for customer aircraft and related equipment as needed and in accordance with FAA regulations and approved General Maintenance Manuals (GMMs) and UMMs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other Duties not listed may be assigned.

Daily Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance on UAVs and perform airworthiness inspections and releases to allow use of UAVs in commercial space.
• Communicate with customer’s engineers and point of contacts to maintain UAVs according to customer GMM/UMM.

• Efficiently work together with SMS engineering and client personnel for equipment, flight, and UAV testing.
• Setup client technical infrastructure.
• Lead in troubleshooting, component removal/replacement and testing.
• Must be able to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Must be high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be licensed airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic.
• Must have knowledge of aviation regulations and procedures.
• Must be mechanically inclined with experience in using small hand tools.
• Prefer technical knowledge of flight and UAV devices.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills are necessary.
• Prefer professional, academic, or personal experience in drone technology.
• Prefer FAA Part 107 license.

Essential Skills:

• Possess superior time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills with the ability to interface cooperatively with departmental team members and clients.
• Needs strong safety and work ethics and be able to recognize the importance of properly handling hazardous materials, chemicals, tools, etc.
• Must have proficient computer skills and other relevant computer application skills related to UAV technology.
• Must be able to work in rugged terrains and in all types of weather conditions.
• Show strong interest in aviation.
• Show strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical assembly instructions.
• Needs the ability to think in 3D.
• Must have strong concentration skills.
• Needs the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Competencies:

• Shows determination to achieve excellent results
• Finds a better way
• Demands top performance
• Inspires commitment

Working Conditions

Must be physically fit to walk for extensive periods of time.  Individuals may need to reach over shoulder heights; bend or stoop below the waist; perform repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.