Senior UAV Field Operations Lead

AeroVironment, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 77,366,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Representative Site Lead in Petaluma, CA to oversee daily on-site operations for MUAS jumps and special programs.

You will supervise Jump20 FSRs, balance mission needs with contractual requirements, and help develop site SOPs for deployments lasting five months on site. You will lead safety, COMSEC/HAZMAT programs, flight scheduling, maintenance oversight, and site briefings with the customer, ensuring readiness and cohesive team performance

Qualifications

• Experience leading operations in a supervisory role.
• Ability to brief senior operations leadership and maintain team cohesion.
• Comfortable with extended OCONUS travel for deployments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day on-site operations at deployed sites.
• Manage COMSEC, HAZMAT, air and ground safety programs.
• Schedule flights and supervise maintenance and QA.
• Mentor FSRs and conduct site status briefings.
• Maintain inventory controls and liaise with customer.
• Prepare regular reports and ensure mission readiness.

Skills

OCONUS unmanned systems operations

Supervisory leadership

Leadership briefing

Military organizational dynamics

UAV operator experience

FAA medical qualification

OCONUS travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

5 years in aviation (manned/unmanned)

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Representative Site Lead in Petaluma, CA to oversee daily on-site operations for MUAS jumps and special programs.

You will supervise Jump20 FSRs, balance mission needs with contractual requirements, and help develop site SOPs for deployments lasting five months on site. You will lead safety, COMSEC/HAZMAT programs, flight scheduling, maintenance oversight, and site briefings with the customer, ensuring readiness and cohesive team performance