operations
Posted Mar 19Supervisor, Field Operations
Remote
Requirements
- experience in Field Operations team 2+ years’
- experience managing teams, processes or projects Operational / Flight Test
- experience with small, medium or large UAS Demonstrated understanding of military tactics, operations, GPS and Navigation utilizing map and compass Experienced interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, blueprint or sketches Demonstrated basic computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel) Works well with little or no supervision and exercise independent judgment
- Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Unmanned Aircraft Operations or relevant field Previous
- experience managing a growing team Project Management Experience; PMP Certification highly preferred Prior military instructor/Special Operations
- 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.
- Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Experience
- Experience 5+ years’ direct
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 Supervisor, Field Operations will be responsible for managing team members in day-to-day operations, as well as conducting and supervising Flight and Demonstration Operations as required.
- Duties Provide direct supervision to team of Air Vehicle Operators Performs facilities, safety, environmental, and operational planning with the USG representative for flight events Identifies design, operational and training deficiencies and recommends improvements Assist Flight Standards Team with curriculum and training updates and implementation Assist Manager, Flight Operations with developing plans and policies Manages team schedule identified from flight operations management Assist Flight
- experience highly desirable Prefer Special Forces, SEAL, Special Tactics, Ranger, Force Recon / MARSOC, Scout, Forward Observer, TACP, or Aviation backgrounds Prior hobby
- of cases of varying size (Frequent) Lift up to 50 pounds as well as objects of varying sizes for shipment to & set up at various customer training sites (Occasional) Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and traverse across uneven ground and varying terrain (Constant) Stand and/or sit for long periods of time (Frequent) Balancing, handling, fine manipulation and grasping (Frequent) Repeatedly throw objects up to 16lbs over shoulder (Frequent) Good manual dexterity to assemble and disassemble
- 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.