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Perform scheduled 250-hour engine overhauls on V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems, including engine removal, teardown, inspection, cleaning, parts replacement, reassembly, installation, rigging, ground run support, and return-to-service documentation.
Conduct organizational-level maintenance on V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems and associated Ground Support Equipment.
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain small UAV piston engines, fuel systems, ignition systems, induction/exhaust components, cooling components, engine mounts, propulsor/ducted-fan interfaces, and related engine accessories.
Use technical manuals, work instructions, drawings, inspection criteria, torque specifications, service bulletins, and overhaul procedures to complete engine maintenance accurately and safely.
Document all engine overhaul, inspection, discrepancy, repair, replacement, and maintenance actions in accordance with company procedures and applicable quality requirements.
Construct wiring harnesses and solder necessary components to maintain V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems and associated GSE.
Comply with written training and certification requirements for maintenance personnel.
Support the development and improvement of maintenance task instructions, engine overhaul procedures, inspection checklists, and future maintenance manuals.
Develop relationships with adjacent organizations, including engineering, quality, production, flight operations, supply chain, and field support, to ensure maintenance and overhaul best practices are in place.
Perform normal V-BAT technician duties when engines are not actively being overhauled.
Comply with the company’s tool control, FOD prevention, HAZMAT, ESD, and safety programs.
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