RPA Aircraft Mechanic I - Deployment Pool (J-1)

About the role

This is a USAF RPA (remotely piloted aircraft) Aircraft Mechanic I position in the Deployment Pool. The member supports deployments to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required and must be flexible about assigned deployment and work schedules. The USAF equivalent position is Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and inspect organizational and intermediate-level maintenance and modifications on RPA systems and support equipment
• Inspect, service, repair and overhaul aircraft, engines and critical components to ensure airworthiness
• Repair, replace and rebuild structures, landing gear, power plants, fuel systems and functional components using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills
• Diagnose engine malfunctions, test engine operations and replace or repair damaged components
• Adjust, repair or replace instruments, flight controls, electrical/electronic and fuel/oil systems and accessories
• Maintain accurate parts inventory and support aircraft maintenance schedules
• Recommend revisions to maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and quality

Required profile

• High school diploma or completion of relevant military and/or vocational technical school
• At least one year of actual aircraft mechanic maintenance experience
• Ability to work with little-to-no supervision and to deploy to forward locations as directed
• Must meet OCONUS deployment criteria, including pre-deployment medical screening
• Active Secret US Government clearance within the last 12 months (U.S. citizenship required); ability to maintain the clearance
• Current state driver's license and valid U.S. passport with at least two years remaining
• COVID-19 vaccination with booster

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of aircraft mechanical maintenance and repair, and of technical publications
• Knowledge of engine theory, theory of flight, electronic flight controls and applicable systems
• Ability to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment
• Ability to lift and carry equipment over 50 pounds for extended periods
• English speaking, reading, writing and understanding

Preferred qualifications: associate degree in a relevant field, FAA Airframe and Powerplant mechanic license, RPA deployment experience, prior defense contractor experience, and MQ-9 aircraft mechanic or composite repair experience.