About the Role
As a UAS Operations Specialist -Maintenance , you’ll support commercial drone delivery under Part 107 & 135 through scheduled and unscheduled fleet maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting, while working alongside Flight Operations. All hires complete internal maintenance qualification, aircraft rating checks, and applicable pilot training to maintain operational readiness and safety.
Based on technical expertise, aviation background, and fleet requirements, specialists can also be appointed as Maintenance Technicians . These roles require formal company authorization along with FAA approval when mandated .
You’ll also perform aircraft rigging, component replacements, routine bench testing, and support Part 107 maintenance test flights and system validation alongside Flight Test and Engineering teams within FAA operating limitations and safety controls.
What You’ll Do
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs across the commercial UAS fleet according to manufacturer procedures and Part 135 specs.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot avionic, electrical, mechanical, and software system faults , telemetry logs, and maintenance software.
- Maintain detailed aircraft logs, component history records, airworthiness tracking, and maintenance documentation in compliance with company SOPs and FAA regulations.
- Conduct preflight inspection, airworthiness verification, post-maintenance test flights, and ground engine/motor runs prior to returning aircraft to active service.
- Manage spare parts inventor