Lead Flight Test Pilot - Uncrewed Systems

AV; Lawrence (KS); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Résumé du poste

AeroVironment in Lawrence, KS seeks a Sr. Flight Test Operator to join the Flight Test & Evaluation team and test uncrewed systems for defense and commercial applications.

You will assist with planning, coordination, execution, and reporting on flight tests, acting as safety pilot for semi-autonomous helicopters and coordinating with leadership and customers. U.S. citizenship and travel readiness required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of developmental test experience.
• 5 years of RC Helicopter experience.
• Currently hold a private pilot license (PLL).
• Ability to proficiently, safely fly and maintain large RC helicopters.
• Willing to travel as required.
• Willing to receive and maintain a security clearance.

Responsabilités

• Maintain a high degree of professionalism including punctuality and culpability.
• Prepare mission test cards and assist in planning the flight missions to meet Engineering requirements.
• Act as a safety pilot of a semi-autonomous remote piloted helicopter by means of a Ground Control Station (GCS) laptop, tablet, and a Radio Control (RC) transmitter.
• Observe and direct crew/team members in their positions and actions to always maintain a safe posture.
• Perform duties as Pilot in Command during flight test operations and manage the responsibilities associated with that position.
• Cross communicates with multiple teams, internal and external to AeroVironment, including Senior Leadership or Customers.
• Travel on short notice to fulfill operational needs if and when those needs arise.
• Maintain all required training and certifications required to perform your job, both internal and external such as FAA certifications.
• Provide training and professional developmental support to coworkers under the guidance of AeroVironment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Connaissances

Developmental testing

RC Helicopters

Private pilot license

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Part 107 Certification

Outils

Ground Control Station (GCS)

RC Transmitter

Description du poste

AeroVironment in Lawrence, KS seeks a Sr. Flight Test Operator to join the Flight Test & Evaluation team and test uncrewed systems for defense and commercial applications.

You will assist with planning, coordination, execution, and reporting on flight tests, acting as safety pilot for semi-autonomous helicopters and coordinating with leadership and customers. U.S. citizenship and travel readiness required.