Job Description:

• 1) Services, repairs, and overhauls drone target aircraft and aircraft engines: Repairs, replaces, and assembles parts, such as wings, cowlings, stabilizers, and propeller assembly, using power tools and handtools to rebuild or replace airframe or airframe components.

• 2) Replaces worn or damaged parts, such as spark plugs, parachute, and battery, using handtools.

• 3) Tests aircraft engine operation.

• 4) Places aircraft on launching device, including catapult launcher.

• 5) Installs JATO or other launching propellant.

• 6) Starts aircraft, using portable starting equipment.

• 7) Adjusts carburetor to regulate fuel mixture to attain optimum engine performance.

• 8) Performs preflight inspection of target aircraft.

• 9) Inspects launching device prior to each launch.

• 10) Diagnoses electronic malfunctions.

• 11) Repairs and replaces defective parts and wiring.