CareerPlan

Crew Chief 2

Sierra VistaFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Perform ground and flight operations, aircraft and engine maintenance, servicing, and inspections on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and light sport aircraft in a training and flight test environment.

Role type

Senior Aircraft Mechanic/Crew Chief (UAS)

Builds

Airworthiness certification and sortie production for flight test and training events

Domain

Aviation / Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Required skills

Aircraft systems theory, Technical manuals interpretation, Electrical system troubleshooting, Composite/fiberglass repair, Maintenance log management, Flight line operations

Preferred skills

ROTAX 91X engine experience, FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate, Inspection Authorization (IA), Class III medical certificate

Technologies

Multimeter, Test equipment, Digital maintenance documentation systems

Responsibilities

Perform flight line maintenance and repair actions on Unmanned Light Sport Aircraft, Ensure daily completion of ground servicing to certify airworthiness, Conduct scheduled inspections and follow-up maintenance, Troubleshoot and repair aircraft electrical systems per schematics, Inspect aircraft structures and laminated materials for defects, Maintain digital and paper maintenance and configuration logs

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC