RPA Aircraft Mechanic I – Deployment Pool (K)

About the role

The Deployment Pool RPA Aircraft Mechanic I provides essential 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, electrical, and pneumatic systems using hand and power tools.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair or replace engine components, and reassemble engines following technical orders and manufacturer manuals.
• Conduct engine flushing, parts lubrication, and routine maintenance checks.
• Maintain accurate parts inventory and document all maintenance actions.
• Support daily launch and recovery operations and adhere to scheduled aircraft utilization plans.

Required profile

• Ability to interpret Air Force technical orders, manufacturers’ manuals, and schematics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in aircraft or similar high‑performance equipment maintenance.
• Willingness to travel and work in diverse deployment environments.
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, rivet guns and drills.
• Experience operating hoists, lifting devices, and test instrumentation.
• Knowledge of aircraft structures, landing gear, power‑plant systems, fuel and hydraulic systems.
• Electrical and electronic system troubleshooting.
• Engine repair, flushing, and component replacement.