Zone 5 Technologies
unmanned aircraft systems
CrewChief
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“Crew Chief at Zone 5 Technologies. Skills: UAV maintenance, Flight test support, Aircraft servicing, Ground support equipment operation. Perform routine pre-flight and post-flight inspections, fueling, Flight Control Rigging, and servicing tasks to ensure aircraft are safe and mission-ready.. Prepare and transport test equipment, spares, and tools required for flight test operations, both on-site and at remote locations.”
Industry & Context.
Solving complex challenges
Significant time spent outdoors in various weather conditions, Occasional flight test demonstration events at both CONUS and OCONUS locations that will require travel to support, Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs, Willingness to travel up to 50%, Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, Must complete employment eligibility verification form upon hire, Participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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
What You'll Do.
Perform routine pre-flight and post-flight inspections
Flight Control Rigging
and servicing tasks to ensure aircraft are safe and mission-ready.
Prepare and transport test equipment
and tools required for flight test operations
both on-site and at remote locations.
Conduct basic maintenance and servicing of support vehicles to ensure reliable ground transportation during test activities.
and troubleshoot ground support systems (Aircraft support equipment
etc.) critical to test operations.
and maintain airborne and ground-based camera systems used for flight test data capture.
Assist with aircraft weight and balance calculations
ensuring proper loading for safe and compliant flight operations.
Apply proper load distribution practices to trailers during pack out and transport
and compliance with road regulations.
Prepare and execute ground and flight test operations for unmanned aircraft systems
including pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
Support integration of avionics
and autonomy systems onto UAV platforms.
Operate ground control stations (GCS) and monitor flight telemetry during test missions under engineer or pilot supervision.
Perform troubleshooting
corrective maintenance
and hardware swaps during rapid test cycles.
Full Job Description
At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter. We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here. We are seeking an experienced Crew Chief to provide maintenance support for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and other related DoD based projects. Zone 5 maintains a weekly flight test cadence at test ranges local to the San Luis Obispo, CA area. In addition, there will be occasional flight test demonstration events at both CONUS and OCONUS locations that will require travel to support. Flight maintenance requires significant time spent outdoors in various weather conditions. Key Responsibility Aircraft Servicing Perform routine pre-flight and post-flight inspections, fueling, Flight Control Rigging, and servicing tasks to ensure aircraft are safe and mission-ready. Packout Support Prepare and transport test equipment, spares, and tools required for flight test operations, both on-site and at remote locations. Vehicle Maintenance Conduct basic maintenance and servicing of support vehicles to ensure reliable ground transportation during test activities. Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot ground support systems (Aircraft support equipment, towing equipment, etc.) critical to test operations. Camera Equipment Setup & Maintenance Install, configure, and maintain airborne and ground-based camera systems used for flight test data capture. Weight & Balance Assist with aircraft weight and balance calculations, ensuring proper loading for safe and compliant flight operations. Trailer Loading & Weight Distribution Apply proper load distribution practic
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