RPA Aircraft Mechanic I - Deployment Pool (K)

About the role

The USAF is recruiting an RPA Aircraft Mechanic I for the Deployment Pool (K). The employee joins the Deployment Pool and supports deployments to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required, so flexibility with assigned deployment and work schedules is needed. The position is equivalent to an 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 systems and fuel/oil systems
• Perform aircraft services such as engine flushing, parts lubrication and maintenance checks
• Maintain accurate parts inventory and support aircraft 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 driver's 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 speaks, reads, writes and understands English
• Preferred: associate degree, FAA Airframe and Powerplant mechanic license, MQ-9 experience, defense contractor experience

Required skills

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