Aircraft Mechanic I - RPA Deployment Pool

About the role

This is an Aircraft Mechanic I position in the RPA Deployment Pool (K). Personnel are part of a deployment pool and must support deployments to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required, staying flexible to 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
• Service aircraft and vehicles, including engine cleaning, parts lubrication and maintenance checks
• Maintain accurate parts inventory and support aircraft utilization and maintenance schedules
• Work with little-to-no supervision and perform other duties as assigned

Required profile

• High school diploma or completion of relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum
• At least one year of actual aircraft mechanic maintenance experience
• Active Secret US Government clearance (U.S. citizenship required); updated SF-86 submitted within 30 days of hire
• Current state driver's license and ability to obtain a flight-line government license
• Valid U.S. passport with at least one year remaining and four blank visa pages
• COVID-19 vaccination with booster; meets OCONUS deployment criteria including pre-deployment medical screening
• Able to lift more than 50 pounds for extended periods and speak, read, write and understand English

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of aircraft mechanical maintenance and repair, and of technical publications
• Knowledge of engine, accessory and component operation, theory of flight and electronic flight controls
• Ability to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment

Preferred qualifications: associate degree, FAA Airframe and Powerplant mechanic license, RPA deployment experience, defense contractor experience, MQ-9 aircraft mechanic experience, and a passport valid for two more years.