RPA Avionics Technician I – Deployment Pool

About the role

The RPA Avionics Technician I will join a Deployment Pool supporting RPA system deployments across CONUS and OCONUS locations. The role requires flexibility to work on varied schedules and to travel to forward operating sites as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and inspect organizational and intermediate level electronic maintenance and modifications on RPA systems and support equipment.
• Interpret Air Force technical orders, manufacturers’ manuals, and related documents to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Use common and complex test instruments to verify system functionality.
• Maintain, repair, and install various electronic components and devices.
• Operate and inspect ground support and auxiliary equipment.
• Support deployment schedules and meet OCONUS medical and readiness criteria.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent military/vocational training.
• At least one year of aircraft avionics or ground control station (GCS) maintenance experience.
• Basic understanding of electronics principles, circuits, and RFF systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical publications.
• Eligibility to obtain an IAT Level II certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC) within 90 days of hire or after the second deployment.
• Willingness to deploy to forward locations and meet all pre‑deployment medical requirements.

Required skills

• Electronics maintenance and repair
• RFF systems knowledge
• Interpretation of technical orders and manuals
• Blueprint and wiring diagram reading
• Use of test instruments and measurement equipment
• Ground support equipment operation
• CCNA Security
• CySA+
• GICSP
• Security+ CE
• SSCP
• GSEC