Maintenance Technician

DroneUp is seeking a Maintenance Technician who will be responsible for maintaining DroneUp's fleet of aircraft. In this role, the employee will perform mechanical, firmware, and software services to multiple components of DroneUp's aircraft in our Texas market. The ideal candidate will collaborate with internal teams as well as external contractors to ensure minimal aircraft downtime will be one of the primary responsibilities of this role.  

Responsibilities

• Generate reports, field maintenance documentation, audits, and support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.  This spans across multiple aircraft and hub locations within a 50 mile radius for a designated territory
• Maintain mechanical hardware as requested and approved by maintenance management
• Maintain comprehensive notes and documentation associated with aircraft repair services
• Ensure that adequate maintenance service forms are kept up-to-date and signed accordingly by the appropriate maintenance service personnel
• Interact with contractors, vendors, OEMs, and internal management on a daily basis
• Travel on a weekly and sometimes on a daily basis between hub/store locations within a 50 mile radius to service and/or pick up equipment
• Support shipping and receiving of parts and equipment to keep the fleet operational
• Conduct repair services on-site or at a designated repair location determined by the maintenance management team
• Conduct RTS (return to service) test flights as required
• Assist UAS-Integration Specialists in performing routine flight testing as required
• Train regional UAS-I Specialist and Level 1 Maintenance Pilots to perform basic maintenance functions

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of various sUAS platforms
• Ability to work with precision mechanical tools and electrical measurement equipment
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment using mechanical, electrical, and software tools
• Understand software based applications for troubleshooting flight systems issues
• Understand firmware, such as OpenTX, Ardupilot, PX4
• FAA Part 107 certification required
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive company vehicles
• Able to physically lift equipment up to 55 lbs
• Knowledge of RF systems and equipment used for sUAS operations
• High level understanding of 14 CFR Part 107 regulations, airspace, and LAANC system
• Experience with a variety of UAS platforms
• Experience with one or more of the following: ArduPilot, ArduPilot Mission Planner, MAVlink protocol, QGroundControl, Mavlink, RFD Tools, Radio Telemetry or DJI Go
• Knowledge in Google Earth, Google apps, and UAV piloting apps
• Experience with radio controlled airplanes or RC systems in general is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Legal Services
• Identity Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)

Salary

Just like drones themselves, your earning potential can soar to new heights, but it largely depends on your qualifications and expertise. If you are recognized as an industry expert, your earning potential can take true flight. The target salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. Your unique qualifications and contributions to the field will play a significant role in determining your precise compensation.

$60,000 - $70,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

DroneUp is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals, regardless of sex, age, race, national origin, disability or other protected characteristics. DroneUp subscribes to the equal employment opportunity requirements of applicable law. It is the policy of DroneUp to ensure equal opportunity to all employees and applicants in all employment matters, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, and separation. In these and all activities, DroneUp does not discriminate against any qualified individual because of sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, gender identity disability, handicap, liability for service in the United States Armed Forces, veteran status, and/or any other legally protected characteristic.

Any individual who feels that he or she may have been discriminated against in violation of this policy is strongly encouraged to immediately contact his or her supervisor or any member of DroneUp management. Any member of DroneUp management who is notified of alleged discrimination is required to immediately report the incident to the HR Department.

DroneUp will thoroughly investigate all such claims with due regard for the privacy of the individuals involved. Any employee who knowingly retaliates against an employee who has reported workplace discrimination will be subject to immediate corrective action, up to and potentially including termination of employment. 

Security Responsibility Statement:  Employees are expected to provide a high level of security to any personal or private information accessed as part of their work, whether at a DroneUp facility or remotely.  This includes participating in security training, remaining sensitive to individual rights to personal privacy, and complying with company policies. Employees who have access to sensitive data that is protected by regulation, such as HIPAA, or by contract, such as credit card data, must comply with any additional requirements dictated by the governing regulations or associated contracts. 

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