Senior UAS Field Trainer & Operations Specialist

AeroVironment, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401K match

9/80 schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States seeks a Field Support Representative III to operate and instruct on UAS in the field, ensuring safety and adherence to procedures.

You will collaborate with engineering, tech support, and manufacturing to keep training materials aligned with current product features. Role involves extensive travel (CONUS/OCONUS) and deployments, plus handling inventories, field documentation, and after-action reporting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in aerospace or military training roles.
• Prior military instructor experience is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel regularly (CONUS/OCONUS) and deployments.

Responsibilities

• Operates and instructs on Unmanned Air Systems (UAS).
• Participates in the AeroVironment Master Trainer Training Program (MTTP).
• Ensures field operations follow procedures and are conducted safely.
• Maintains UAS equipment and material inventories.
• Advises customers and authorities of changes affecting field operations.
• Maintains operational status of UAS and supporting systems.
• Maintains situational awareness of air vehicle location and status.
• Monitors flight paths and risk levels; mitigates elevated risk.
• Completes documentation for field operations, data collection, and post-flight procedures.
• Captures critical information for after-action reports and lessons learned databases.
• Applies company policies to resolve routine issues.
• Works on problems of diverse scope and follows standard procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent judgment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States seeks a Field Support Representative III to operate and instruct on UAS in the field, ensuring safety and adherence to procedures.

You will collaborate with engineering, tech support, and manufacturing to keep training materials aligned with current product features. Role involves extensive travel (CONUS/OCONUS) and deployments, plus handling inventories, field documentation, and after-action reporting.