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Posted Apr 3Flight Test Operator II
Moorpark, United StatesRemote
Responsibilities
- Support other department product testing as needed.
Requirements
- Prepares test plans and detailed post flight test reports and provides pertinent feedback on observed aircraft performance for internal and external customers Required to follow and ensure all safety protocol is adhered to.
- May be required to write new safety procedures as needed with EH&S Provides support to Flight Team members.
- requirements with some supervision Other duties as assigned Basic
- Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) High School diploma or GED equivalent is required Minimum of 1 - 2 years of relevant
- Experience working at an Aircraft Manufacturing company Able to articulate and document product issues and offer insight to solutions.
- May be required to rewrite test procedures in the field Ability to articulate and document product issues Ability to operate a minimum of two UAV systems Must be able to pass the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate examination and follow on examinations as required Must be able to maintain visual line of sight of UAV up to 1 kilometer away Will be required to pass a semiannual proficiency examination and pass the semiannual unannounced written and field test examinations Proficient with computerized work
- Qualifications & Desired Competencies AA/AS Degree or Certificate from a technical trade school in Electronics or related is preferred Prior Military
- experience desired Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company Good written and verbal communication skills and able to clearly communicate with a diversified audience
- 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.
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 Flight Test Operator II is responsible for performing functional flight tests of AeroVironment's Unmanned Air Vehicles and equipment for quality assurance purposes.
- Flight tests are performed in the field utilizing various computerized test equipment.
- Conditions and testing locations may vary and require frequent local travel with some longer distance interstate travel. Position
- May be asked to provide feedback on performance of peers Provides pertinent feedback to various department personnel on observed aircraft performance.
- Able to provide insight on possible cause and affect May perform Site Lead
- responsibilities including responsibility for pre and post flight equipment checklists, managing flight test operations and personnel in the field, and reporting on activities Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature; Capable or working within well-defined
- experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 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.