Aviation Maintenance Technician II

Job Title
Aviation Maintenance Technician II

Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department
Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Description:

The Aviation Maintenance Technician II, under general supervision, performs maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on a fleet of various UAS systems ranging from rotorcraft to fixed-wing. The Technician communicates with members of a flight team and logs all discrepancies, maintenance actions, and test results as well as ensuring proper storage of maintenance logs. The Technician deploys with flight crews and serves as the on-site advisor on fleet status to the Operations Chief during disaster response operations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all airframe, power plant and propeller repairs and modifications required to meet company and FAA requirements.
  
• Install, repair, and troubleshoot vehicle systems including, but not limited to: Power Systems Flight Controllers Sensors Cameras Radio Control (R/C) Systems.
  
• Assist with experimental tests on drone prototypes, systems, and equipment.
  
• Support operators and engineering teams with installations and fabrication.
  
• Communicate effectively with flight crew members on aircraft and/or system discrepancies.
  
• Perform routine inspections and troubleshooting.
  
• Operate all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignments.
  
• Accurately complete and maintain all required maintenance records.
  
• Organize and prioritize work, multi-task, and manage time effectively.
  
• Compose and distribute various forms, documents, spreadsheets and reports using various computer software applications.
  
• Perform additional duties as required.
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
  
• Three (3) years of related experience. Additional education may be used as a substitution for the minimum experience requirement:
  
  • Associates degree and one (1) year of related experience.
    
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant License.
  
• FAA Part 107 License or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
  
• Basic Skills in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 120+ hours of Undergraduate Coursework, or bachelor's degree.
  
• Four to Five (4-5+) years of experience.
  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


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