Description
It’s essential that all of our Aircraft be well maintained, especially when they function with no one on board. It’s the job of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Specialists to ensure that each RPA works at its optimal performance. These experts utilize state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the aircraft are able to maneuver perfectly through combat environments to pinpoint the targets critical to our missions.
Core Skills
- avionics troubleshooting
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- technical data interpretation
- fault isolation and diagnostics
- electronic systems testing
- soldering and cable repair
- configuration management
- maintenance documentation
- quality assurance and inspection
- safety and compliance adherence
- root cause analysis
- time management
- team collaboration
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P)
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Avionics Technician Certification (NCATT/ETA-I)
- Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
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