UAV Production Technician III

JOB TITLE : UAV PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN (UAVTIII)

DEPARTMENT : UAV PRODUCTION

REPORTS TO : UAV PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

CLASSIFICATION : NON-EXEMPT

STATUS : FULL-TIME

JOB SUMMARY :

With little to no supervision, the UAV Production Technician III will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and assembly of all aircraft and related equipment. Integrate multiple payload configurations, perform modifications, and program aircraft systems and subsystems. Perform preventive maintenance, and repair of infrastructure equipment and associated electrical / mechanical ground components.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :

• Lead the assembly of complex UAV builds, including avionics integration, propulsion systems, and structural assembly.
• Test, and integrate electromechanical components and subassemblies based on provided blueprints and drawings.
• Act as a subject matter expert on UAV build processes, tools, and quality control standards.
• Align, fit, and join component parts accurately, utilizing precision tools, calibrated hand tools and power tools.
• Maintain and troubleshoot aircraft systems and subsystems
• Perform maintenance, repair, and modifications of aircraft structures and components.
• Coordinate with supervisor for prototype builds, revisions, and design feedback.
• Unmanned aviation ground handling
• Maintain equipment used to support aircraft mission efforts
• Comply with production procedures and maintenance manual
• Lead training for new hires and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recurring FOD training and awareness, upon hire and annually
• Perform other duties as are necessary and / or required

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