Repairs the aircraft electrical, avionics, radio frequency, propulsion, fuel, removes and replaces optical payload, and weapons systems to include the electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
Diagnose, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions in Unmanned Aircraft Systems electrical, avionics, radio frequency, propulsion, fuel, optical payload, and weapon systems components including solid state and transistorized subsystems according to pertinent technical manuals, directives and safety procedures; remove and install unmanned aircraft system subassemblies; perform inspections and periodic maintenance on the aircraft, ground control station, ground data terminal, takeoff and landing systems, and associated ground support equipment; performs aircraft fueling; serve as crewmember performing launch and recovery operations; perform maintenance and authorized modifications on unmanned aircraft systems components; repairs, replaces and performs operational and preventive checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics and controlled cryptographic equipment; troubleshoots equipment wiring harnesses, electrical components, and radio frequency paths using technical manuals and schematic drawings to diagnose, isolate faults, and effect repairs; use test sets and diagnostic equipment; maintain records on all system equipment; use common and special tools; prepare forms and records related to MOS; provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel; serve as a crew chief for launch and recovery operations; monitor hazardous material control and storage; schedules maintenance on test, measurement and diagnostic equipment; alters or modifies material according to DA approved modification work orders; supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel performing unmanned aircraft systems maintenance; evaluate maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures and operational policies; performs maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures; computes basic weight and balance and ensures compliance with aircraft configuration control, Army Oil Analysis Program, and Test; measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment calibration; performs technical inspections; instructs personnel and conducts technical training in unmanned aircraft systems electrical, avionic, radio frequency, propulsion, fuel, optical payload, and weapon systems repair procedures and shop and flight line safety; evaluate the technical training program; monitors requisition of parts, tools and supplies.
Supervise unmanned aircraft systems maintenance and technical inspection activities; determine man-hours, personnel, parts and facility requirements to repair unmanned aircraft systems and associated equipment; plan maintenance areas, component repair, technical inspection techniques, and procedures, according to directives, technical manuals, work standards, and operational policies; maintains supply economy and discipline; supervises the unmanned aircraft systems technical training program; prepares evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems maintenance and related activities; recommends and administers plans and policies; the aircraft maintenance senior sergeant supervises aviation unit maintenance (AVUM), intermediate (AVIM), and depot maintenance in activities having a mix of aircraft maintenance and/or component repair MOS; prepares studies, evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance, component repair, and related activities; plans aircraft maintenance areas, components repair shops, and facilities; apply production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft maintenance and shop operations; supervise the verification and validation of technical manuals, training devices and contractor furnished training material pertaining to new aircraft and/or component fielding; supervise research and development projects in aviation and related areas; assist in the development of maintenance procedures for prototype aircraft and components; supervise the development and instruction of training programs; recommend and establish plans, policies, and procedures for aircraft maintenance operations; maintains supply economy and discipline.
The aircraft maintenance senior sergeant supervises aviation unit maintenance (AVUM), intermediate (AVIM), and depot maintenance in activities having a mix of aircraft maintenance and/or component repair MOS; prepares studies, evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance, component repair, and related activities; plans aircraft maintenance areas, components repair shops, and facilities; apply production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft maintenance and shop operations; supervise the verification and validation of technical manuals, training devices and contractor furnished training material pertaining to new aircraft and/or component fielding; supervise research and development projects in aviation and related areas; assist in the development of maintenance procedures for prototype aircraft and components; supervise the development and instruction of training programs; recommend and establish plans, policies, and procedures for aircraft maintenance operations; maintains supply economy and discipline; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections, visits and ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities, facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; ensures adherence to command policies; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instruction; ensures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service and command regulations or policies; responsible for monitoring training or conducts training of enlisted soldiers; assesses training at all levels and provides feedback to appropriate commanders and leaders; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted soldiers of the command; responsible for and provides guidance on Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) and Non-Commissioned Officer Development Program (NCODP); inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; serves as president or member of command promotion board or removal board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; sits as chairperson or member of a command's Military Member of the Quarter/Year competition for enlisted soldiers or NCOs, as directed by local regulations; responsible for quality, control and training of noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER) while ensuring timely submissions; reviews evaluation reports to determine compliance with policies and procedures and recommends corrective actions on deficiencies to commanders, other leaders and rating officials; performs other duties prescribed by the commander; assists in the professional development of junior and company grade officers.