RPA Aircraft Mechanic I – Deployment Pool

About the role

The employee will join the Deployment Pool, providing flexible support for RPA aircraft maintenance and deployments to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and inspect organizational and intermediate level maintenance, modifications, and overhauls on RPA systems and support equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants, fuel systems, and functional components using hand and power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills.
• Inspect and service engines, troubleshoot malfunctions, use test equipment to locate faults, and reassemble engines for airworthiness.
• Support daily launch/recovery operations, maintain parts inventory, and ensure compliance with technical orders and maintenance schedules.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent military/vocational training.
• Minimum one year of aircraft mechanic maintenance experience.
• Active Secret US Government clearance (or ability to obtain) and US citizenship.
• Ability to meet OCONUS deployment criteria, including medical screening and physical requirements.

Required skills

• Proficiency with aircraft technical orders, manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Hands‑on experience with hand tools, power tools, welding, rivet guns, drills, and hoisting equipment.
• Engine inspection, testing, and repair using specialized test equipment.
• Knowledge of airframe, powerplant, fuel, hydraulic, electrical, and avionics systems.