RPA Aircraft Mechanic I – Deployment Pool

About the role

The employee will join the Deployment Pool and support RPA aircraft maintenance missions at various CONUS and OCONUS locations, including Kuwait. Flexibility to travel and adapt to deployment schedules is essential.

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 tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills.
• Inspect and repair engine malfunctions, conduct engine tests with specialized equipment, and reassemble engines.
• Maintain accurate parts inventory and support aircraft utilization schedules.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent military/vocational training.
• At least one year of hands‑on aircraft mechanic experience.
• Active Secret US Government clearance (or ability to obtain) and US citizenship.
• Ability to meet OCONUS deployment medical and security requirements.

Required skills

• Interpretation of Air Force technical orders and manufacturer manuals.
• Use of test equipment and instruments for airframe, engine, flight‑control, pneumatic, fuel, electrical and electronic system analysis.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, welding, rivet guns, drills, and hoisting equipment.
• Inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of power‑plant components and aircraft structures.