RPA Aircraft Mechanic I – Deployment Pool

About the role

The RPA Aircraft Mechanic I will join a Deployment Pool, providing essential maintenance and repair support for remotely piloted aircraft across various CONUS and OCONUS locations. The role demands flexibility, technical competence, and the ability to interpret Air Force technical orders and manufacturer manuals.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily launch and recovery duties to meet operational requirements.
• Inspect, service, repair, and overhaul aircraft, engines, landing gear, fuel systems, and structural components.
• Diagnose and correct power‑plant malfunctions using test equipment and lifting devices.
• Maintain accurate parts inventory and support scheduled maintenance activities.
• Apply welding, riveting, and other hand/power‑tool techniques to rebuild or modify components.
• Support deployments to multiple locations, adapting to varied work schedules.

Required profile

• Ability to read and apply technical orders, manuals, and schematics.
• Flexibility to work on‑site in diverse environments and shift schedules.
• Basic understanding of aircraft systems including airframe, engine, flight controls, pneudraulics, fuel, electrical and electronic subsystems.
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills.
• Operation of hoists and other lifting devices.
• Diagnostic test equipment for airframe, engine and system troubleshooting.
• Interpretation of technical orders and manufacturer manuals.
• Parts inventory management.

What we offer

• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge RPA platforms.
• Exposure to a variety of deployment locations and mission sets.
• Professional development within a military aviation environment.