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This role performs monitoring, testing, preventive maintenance, and repairs on infrastructure equipment and associated electrical, mechanical, and sensor integration systems in accordance with customer requirements, specifications, and operational procedures.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nPerform unmanned aviation ground handling operations.\nConduct UAV launch and recovery activities.\nMaintain and troubleshoot aircraft systems and subsystems.\nPerform maintenance and repair of aircraft structures.\nRespond to and resolve emergency situations as they arise.\nEnsure standards are implemented and upheld in daily operations.\nMaintain equipment used to support aircraft mission operations.\nAnalyze and interpret equipment log reports and maintenance records.\nDiagnose and resolve operational and maintenance issues.\nPerform other duties as necessary and/or required.\nBasic Requirements - Level II\nHigh school diploma or GED and 2-5 years of relevant experience.\nValid driver's license.\nAbility to perform routine and preventive maintenance on aircraft systems, subsystems, and ground support equipment.\nExperience diagnosing and troubleshooting engines, flight controls, avionics, technology systems, and associated components.\nKnowledge of rigging equipment and safe rigging techniques.\nFamiliarity with military aviation operations.\nUp to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.\nMust currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.\nMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.\nMay be required to operate a vehicle with a manual transmission.\nBasic Requirements - 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