RPA Aircraft Mechanic III – Deployment Pool

About the role

The Deployment Pool Aircraft Mechanic provides critical maintenance and repair support for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) across various CONUS and OCONUS locations. The role demands flexibility to travel and adapt to changing deployment schedules while ensuring aircraft airworthiness.

Key responsibilities

• Perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance, inspections, and modifications on RPA systems and support equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft structures, landing gear, power plants, fuel and oil systems using hand tools, power tools, welding and riveting equipment.
• Interpret Air Force technical orders, manufacturers’ manuals, and schematics to guide repairs and modifications.
• Conduct engine overhauls, component replacements, and functional checks, including engine flushing, lubrication, and system testing.
• Maintain accurate parts inventory and support aircraft utilization schedules.
• Recommend procedural improvements to enhance maintenance efficiency and quality.

Required profile

• Experience with aircraft maintenance at the organizational or intermediate level.
• Ability to work in diverse environments and adhere to deployment schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety and technical standards.
• Capability to read and apply technical orders and manuals.

Required skills

• Aircraft structural repair
• Engine overhaul and maintenance
• Landing gear servicing
• Fuel and oil system servicing
• Welding and riveting
• Use of test and diagnostic equipment
• Interpretation of technical orders and manuals