Platform Aerospace · 19 hours ago
STANDARDIZATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III
Platform Aerospace VA, Blackstone, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expPlatform Aerospace is seeking a Standardization Maintenance Technician III to support the Maintenance Standardization function for Vanilla UAS Flight Operations. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring standardized maintenance policies and practices to ensure safe and compliant UAS operations, while collaborating with various teams and supporting training efforts.
AerospaceService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the development, review, and implementation of maintenance standardization policies, procedures, and SOPs supporting UAS flight operations
Assist in the stand-up and ongoing development of the Maintenance Standardization framework and function
Track organizational adherence to maintenance standardization through spot checks, audits, data collection, and evaluations
Support investigations related to maintenance discrepancies, procedural deviations, or standardization findings
Identify gaps in maintenance procedures or execution and recommend corrective actions to improve consistency and compliance
Collaborate with Maintenance, Flight Operations, and Training teams to support standardized practices across all operational environments
Support development and delivery of maintenance-related training materials and standardization guidance
Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready documentation related to maintenance standards, findings, and corrective actions
Support internal and external audits, inspections, or assessments as required
Travel to operational sites as necessary to support standardization, training, and oversight activities
Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required and 5+ years of relevant aviation experience, including Group3UAS operations or comparable aircraft operations
2 years of experience in UAS maintenance standardization, quality, training, or oversight roles
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Demonstrated experience developing manuals, training materials, and operational or maintenance procedures for UAS operations
Ability to assess maintenance performance and identify trends, risks, and procedural gaps
Strong understanding of maintenance best practices, documentation standards, and procedural compliance
Strong written communication skills for SOPs, manuals, and audit documentation
Effective verbal communication skills for collaboration and training support
High attention to detail and commitment to safety, compliance, and standardization
Able to travel up to 50%
Preferred
Completion of training or a degree in aviation, engineering, or a related field
Military flight experience is highly desirable
Prior Department of Defense (DoD) or government contractor standardization experience
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification
Private Pilot License (PPL)
Company
Platform Aerospace
Platform Aerospace is the industry leader in rapid aircraft modification through our world-class engineering.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kurt Parsons
CEO
Dan Edwards
Chief Technology Officer
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