THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 UAS QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (MI UASOF), Position Description Number NGD2694000 and is part of the MI TUASOF, Michigan Army National Guard. MICHIGAN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP*** The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Quality Assurance Specialist and is responsible for providing continuous maintenance and logistical information to the Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Operating Facility (TUASOF) commander and staff on aviation and aviation-related systems matters. The QA is the most proficient maintenance technician.
This position is located in the TUASOF of the Army National Guard (ARNG) or other future units or facilities supporting the maintenance and logistics functions of an Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS). MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Training Instruction Responsible for the integration process to determine a new maintainer's proficiency and corresponding maintainer designation.
Oversees the initial integration counseling event that includes but is not limited to the Aircrew Maintenance Training Program (AMTP), hangar orientation, local area orientation, basic expectations, and TUASOF responsibilities. Executes and manages the Commanders Aviation Maintenance Training Program and the Commanders Aviation and Standardization Program for UAS Crewmembers. Trains and evaluates all UAS Air Crew Member (ACM) for the Crew Chief Training Program (CCTP).
Responsible for progression, currency and sustainment of ACM's. Develops Critical Task List (CTL) for Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) in supported units. Ensures all tasks on the CTL's are up to date and in line with current equipment and Unit Mission Essential Task List (METL). Serves as the primary AMTP trainer and evaluator for the TUASOF. Acts as the advisor to unit Commanders on the management of the AMTP and maintenance level of unit members.
Trains and evaluates crewmembers in the following areas Aircraft Notebook User Training, TAMMS-A, CPC Training, Compressed Gas Cylinder Training, Electrical Hazards, Environmental/Spill Response, AGSE. Trains and Evaluates basic aviation maintenance fundamentals, basic electronics training, and electronic and mechanical maintenance of UAS. In ICTL30 positions, conduct evaluations on ICTLl0-30 and below tasks. Prepares for and presents instruction.
Responsible for the development of instructional materials. Directs on-the-job training and arranges for formal training of new employees or crewmembers. 2. Flight Operations Responsible for the safe execution of all MOS specific flight line operations necessary to meet mission requirements for the applicable UAS assigned to the TUASOF.
Responsible for all flight line operational support to include Site support coordination, generator and vehicle fueling operations, site maintenance, work orders, runway lighting supplies, maintaining the crash kit, FOD prevention, runway maintenance and other support tasks as directed. Responsible for runway inspection and or unmanned aircraft vertical takeoff surface preparation.
Ensures daily FOD (Foreign Object Debris) walk is conducted to clear large rocks, tools, and other debris that would create a hazard to operations. Ensures that only designated mission essential personnel will approach to within 50 feet of an UA that has been inspected for flight operations. Attends all Mission Briefs to communicate and coordinate runway operations with flight crews.
Ensures the unmanned aircraft is flight worthy and is current on maintenance servicing and inspections. With the flight crew present determines whether the available flight time for mission requirements will be impacted by fuel or servicing requirements.
Operates light utility motor vehicles, up to two and a half ton, to transport self and others to worksites that are remote from the immediate shop facility, between installation airfields, or emergency repair sites when required. Responsibilities for ensuring site compliance with HAZMAT policies and procedures. Assists the Safety Officer with offsite emergency/recovery operations.
Responsible for and maintains UAS frequencies coordinated for use through the area frequency Manager. Conducts as Maintenance Test Flights. 3. Administrative Responsible for the preparation and management of forms and records required to manage maintenance, control the use, and report warranty actions and deficiencies on UAS and associated ground support equipment. Responsible for managing the TUASOF AMTP records.
Provides commanders a complete and continuous performance record on each maintainer. Ensures records reflect the performance of specific individuals at all times and serve as the commander's AMTP subject matter expert. Ensures DA Form 3513 is prepared and maintained for each maintainer who is conducting maintenance, service, modifications, or inspections to any aircraft or component. The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.
You must meet the following Education requirement to qualify for education in lieu of specialized experience for this position: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.
To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
ng.mi.miarng.mbx.hro-hr-services-staffing@army.mil
This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $82372 – $107090/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-22.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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