Senior UAS Field Support & Training Specialist

AV; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Field Support Representative III to operate and instruct on Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) in the field.

The role collaborates with engineering, technical support, and manufacturing to keep course material aligned with current product features and to ensure safe, compliant field operations. The position requires extensive travel (CONUS/OCONUS), deployment readiness, and strong analytical and communication skills to support training programs and after-action

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in aerospace/manufacturing environments
• Prior military/instructor experience desirable
• Willingness to travel regularly within CONUS and outside CONUS (OCONUS) for extended periods
• Must be able to deploy for 2–3 weeks, 4–6 weeks, or 90+ days as required

Responsibilities

• Operate and instruct on Unmanned Air Systems (UAS)
• Participate in MTTP training program
• Ensure field operations follow procedures and are safe
• Maintain UAS and supporting systems status
• Complete documentation for field operations and post-flight procedures
• Capture critical data for after-action reports and lessons learned
• Lead and mentor small student groups to meet course objectives
• Communicate effectively across disciplines

Skills

Military tactics

Analytical skills

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

GPS navigation

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Field Support Representative III to operate and instruct on Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) in the field.

The role collaborates with engineering, technical support, and manufacturing to keep course material aligned with current product features and to ensure safe, compliant field operations. The position requires extensive travel (CONUS/OCONUS), deployment readiness, and strong analytical and communication skills to support training programs and after-action