Air Vehicle Operator 4

Job Description

Job Description

General: Support customer flight operations by performing duties as an AVO. Mission location will be disclosed at time of interview/hire.

Responsibilities:

• Lead operation of UAS in accordance with applicable regulatory flight approvals

• Follow and execute test plans and test cards, in conjunction with test engineering and mission operations

• Coordinates ground and flight operations including mission planning, execution, and debriefing; safe operation of the aircraft; aircrew resource management; and customer coordination.

• Assist with non-routine experimental program

• Provides recommendations for manual updates, and flexible enough to adapt to sudden changes in mission tasking.

• Provides advice and feedback on corrective actions.

• Provides technical assistance and guidance to other technical personnel.

• Work with engineering on functionality issues and procedure updates.

• Communicate with engineering on product performance and functionality issues.

• Assist the Technical support group with our customer needs for technical support.

• Supports the operations and testing of UAS platforms

• Follow all safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions to supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

• 8+ yrs of AVO work
• AA/Bachelor's or equivalent experience
• > 2,000 hours flying experience
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate, 1000+ hrs UAS PIC, Previous engineering <200hrs, and experimental <10hrs fight test experience

• Ability to work extended hours and shift work

Preferred Experience:

• Piccolo Experience; Demonstrated experience flying inter-country missions; Payload and Gimbal Operating Experience; FAA Instrument Rating; FAA Commercial Pilot License
• Commercial pilot license w/ instrument rating
• > 1,000 hrs ULTRA or LEAP Flight Experience

Competitive pay with full benefits package and paid time off