Description
Unmanned Aircraft Mechanic, inspect, service, maintain, and repair aircraft airframes, airframes components, airframe structures, composite material, power plants, transmissions, fuel systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, landing gear systems, and perform duties relating to flight line operations.
Core Skills
- preventive maintenance
- mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
- unmanned aircraft systems maintenance
- technical manual interpretation
- fault isolation and diagnostics
- maintenance documentation and records management
- quality assurance and inspections
- safety and compliance adherence
- basic electronics
- hydraulic and pneumatic systems maintenance
- fuel systems maintenance
- time management
- teamwork in technical environments
- root cause analysis
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)
- OEM MQ-9 Maintenance Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
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