This document provides a summary and evaluation of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Repairer occupation in the armed services. It describes the duties at two skill levels, which include supervising maintenance, inspections, repairs to electrical, avionic and other systems on unmanned aircraft and ground control stations. It recommends granting up to 11 semester hours of lower- and upper-division credit in areas like human resources, computer applications, management, electronics and operations management depending on the skill level attained.

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MOS­15E­004
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS REPAIRER
15E30
15E40
Exhibit Dates: 7/08–Present.
Career Management Field: 13 (Field Artillery).
Description
Summary: Supervises, inspects and performs maintenance functions, in UAS aviation field maintenance units (AVUM)
and (AVIM) and 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 associated with those
systems, Ground Control Station electrical and electronic systems, the Ground Data Terminal electrical, electronic, and
radio frequency systems, takeoff and landing systems, and associated ground support equipment. Skill Level 30:
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; evaluates the technical training program; monitors requisition of parts,
tools and supplies; management of people in the work environment; organizes development techniques; influences
behavior at work and the factors that contribute to interpersonal relations; and effective verbal and written communication
skills. Skill Level 40: Able to perform the duties required for Skill Level 30; supervises unmanned aircraft systems
maintenance and technical inspection activities; determines man­hours, personnel, parts and facility requirements to
repair unmanned aircraft systems and associated equipment; plans maintenance areas, component repair, technical
inspection techniques, and procedures, according to directives, technical manuals, work standards, and operational
policies; maintains supply economy and disciplines; 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; management of people in the workplace; organizes
development techniques; influences behavior at work and the factors that contribute to interpersonal relations; and
effective verbal and written communication skills.
Related Competencies
Introduction to human resource management topics include conflict resolution, cultural diversity, health and safety, job
analysis, managerial ethics, performance appraisals, staffing, and training and delivery. Computer applications topics
include Adobe applications, basic computer skills, computer hardware, database management, Microsoft Office Suite,
and scheduling. Introduction to management topics include logistical support planning, operations execution, oral and
written communications, planning and coordinating projects, safety procedures development, and scheduling. Unmanned
aircraft electronics technician topics include avionics principles, electrical component maintenance, electronic avionic

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system maintenance, system maintenance, system operation, system troubleshooting, and unmanned aircraft principles.
Records management topics include document preparation and completion, file management, file transfer, information
management, and maintaining security and confidentiality. Operations management topics include contingency
planning, data and trend analysis, maintenance supervision, policy implementation, project management, and quality
control.
Recommendation, Skill Level 30
In the lower­division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in introduction to human resource
management, 3 in computer applications and 3 in introduction to management. In the upper­division baccalaureate
degree category, 5 semester hours in unmanned aircraft electronics technician (1/13)(1/13).
Recommendation, Skill Level 40
In the lower­division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in introduction to human resource
management, 3 in computer applications, and 3 in introduction to management. In the upper­division baccalaureate
degree category, 5 semester hours in unmanned aircraft electronics technician, 3 in records management, and 3 in
operations management (1/13)(1/13).
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