RPA Avionics Technician I – Deployment Pool (K)

About the role

The employee will join a Deployment Pool supporting Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA) avionics maintenance across CONUS and OCONUS locations. The role requires flexibility to travel and work varied schedules while performing organizational and intermediate level electronic maintenance and modifications on RPA systems and related equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Apply basic technical knowledge to diagnose and resolve complex avionics problems.
• Interpret Air Force technical orders, manufacturers’ manuals, and other technical publications.
• Use common and complex test instruments to inspect, repair, install, and modify electronic equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot RPA systems, ground support, and auxiliary equipment.
• Work with limited supervision while coordinating with Production Staff and Avionics Leads.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent military/vocational training.
• At least one year of aircraft avionics or GCS maintenance experience.
• Basic understanding of electronics, RFF systems, and technical publications.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.
• Eligibility to obtain an IAT Level II certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC) within 90 days of hire.
• Willingness and ability to meet OCONUS deployment criteria, including medical screening.

Required skills

• Electronics maintenance
• RPA avionics systems
• Interpretation of technical orders and manuals
• Use of test instruments and diagnostic equipment
• CCNA Security
• CySA+
• GICSP
• Security+ CE
• SSCP
• GSEC