Global Field Operations Lead – SUAS/TMS Training

AeroVironment, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Sr. Field Operations Manager to plan, coordinate, and conduct SUAS, TMS, and UGV training, field demonstrations, and CSV visits globally.

You will lead asset tracking, proposals, budgets, and work with government and commercial customers to ensure safety, airworthiness, and timely execution of field operations while coordinating with programs and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Engineering or Management required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 12+ 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 formal instructor experience
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.

Responsibilities

• Tracking of fielded assets, proposal writing, and budget management.
• 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.
• Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, reports to and advises leadership team on all matters pertaining to field training and field demonstration events.
• Able to plan and execute a dynamic schedule and solve rigorous and last-minute customer demands.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Instructing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Engineering or Management

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Sr. Field Operations Manager to plan, coordinate, and conduct SUAS, TMS, and UGV training, field demonstrations, and CSV visits globally.

You will lead asset tracking, proposals, budgets, and work with government and commercial customers to ensure safety, airworthiness, and timely execution of field operations while coordinating with programs and engineering teams.