Crew Chief - Flight Test

The role

You will provide maintenance support for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and related DoD projects. The work includes flight test operations, aircraft servicing, packout support and ground support equipment.

What you will do

• Perform routine pre-flight and post-flight inspections, fueling, Flight Control Rigging, and servicing tasks
• Prepare and transport test equipment, spares, and tools for flight test operations
• Conduct basic maintenance and servicing of support vehicles
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot ground support equipment (GSE)
• Install, configure, and maintain airborne and ground-based camera systems
• Assist with aircraft weight and balance calculations
• Apply proper load distribution practices to trailers during pack out and transport
• Support integration of avionics, propulsion, payloads, and autonomy systems onto UAV platforms
• Operate ground control stations (GCS) and monitor flight telemetry during test missions under supervision
• Perform troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and hardware swaps during rapid test cycles

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree in Aerospace, Avionics, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology, or equivalent hands-on training, or A&P Mechanic's License
• 3+ years of experience in UAV operations, military or general aviation aircraft service, maintenance, or defense flight test environments
• Knowledge of aircraft subsystems: avionics, flight controls, telemetry, propulsion
• Familiarity with flight line operations and ground support equipment (GSE)
• Ability to read and interpret basic wiring diagrams, schematics, and test documentation
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and working in outdoor field test conditions
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%

Nice to have

• Experience supporting DoD UAV platforms or autonomous aircraft
• Knowledge of data acquisition and telemetry systems

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and more benefit options
• 401k with company match
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year
• 40 hours of sick time
• 12 annual company holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Before you apply

• All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States (I-9)
• Employer participates in E-Verify

About the company

Zone 5 Technologies develops precision weapons, interceptors, and unmanned aircraft systems for the United States and its allies. It is a federal contractor.