Senior UAS Field Ops Specialist - Remote MN

AeroVironment; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The AeroVironment Field Support Representative III provides in-field instruction and operation of Unmanned Air Systems, ensuring safety and adherence to procedures. You will collaborate with engineering, technical support, and manufacturing to keep training material aligned with current product features.

Travel is regular across CONUS and potentially OCONUS, with deployments up to 75% and extended field assignments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent
• 5–8 years of relevant experience
• Prior military or equivalent training in aircraft/aerospace
• Prior military instructor experience desirable
• Willingness to travel regularly within CONUS/OCONUS
• Temporary deployments up to 75% travel across CONUS/OCONUS

Responsibilities

• Operates and instructs on Unmanned Air Systems (UAS)
• Participates in MTTP training program
• Ensures field operations follow procedures and are safe
• Maintains UAS equipment and data inventories
• Advises stakeholders of changes affecting field operations
• Maintains operational status and situational awareness of aircraft and systems
• Ensures on-site flight paths and risk assessments are managed
• Completes field operation documentation and after-action reports
• Lead and mentor small student groups in meeting objectives

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

GPS navigation

Job description

The AeroVironment Field Support Representative III provides in-field instruction and operation of Unmanned Air Systems, ensuring safety and adherence to procedures. You will collaborate with engineering, technical support, and manufacturing to keep training material aligned with current product features.

Travel is regular across CONUS and potentially OCONUS, with deployments up to 75% and extended field assignments.