operations
Posted May 21Manager, Field Operations
Huntsville, United StatesOn-site
Requirements
- Responsibilities Manages staff scheduling, tracking of fielded assets, proposal writing, budget management and team development Coordinates and works closely with multiple customers on training, demonstrations, and customer service visits, as well as various other operational requests worldwide Interacts with the Airworthiness & Safety authorities as required to ensure airworthiness and safety standards are implemented Identifies design and operational deficiencies and recommends improvements to Product
- requirements are met Assists in development of operator manuals, checklists, FSR certification and currency programs as well as other internal and external training tools as required Able to plan and execute a dynamic schedule and solve rigorous and last-minute customer demands Coordinates with Trade Compliance on international training and demonstrations to ensure compliance Basic
- Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor's degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Engineering or Management required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience 8 + years
- experience in Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Tactical Missile Systems operational use and training for commercial and military customers, including recent operational
- experience with SUAS, TMS or UGV products 3+ years of demonstrated
- From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Experience
- experience managing a team 3+ years of formal instructor experience Military leadership
Benefits
- benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Contact
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
- We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Additional details
- Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Field Operations Manager plans, coordinates and conducts Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUAS), Tactical Missile System (TMS) and Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) training, field demonstrations, and customer service visits (CSV) both domestic and internationally. Position
- experience preferred: Special Operations Forces, Infantry, Unmanned Aircraft Operations or maintenance background highly preferred Other
- ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).
- requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
- Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements.
- A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.
- We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed.
- We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible.
- As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber.
- Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do.