Senior UAV Flight Test Operator

avav; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Flight Test Operator II to conduct functional flight tests on unmanned air vehicles and related equipment in field conditions. Travel to various test sites and adherence to safety protocols will be essential.

The role requires experience with UAV systems, FAA Part 107 certification, and the ability to document test results. Competitive benefits and a 9/80 schedule are included.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent education
• Experience working at an Aircraft Manufacturing company
• Ability to articulate and document product issues
• Ability to operate a minimum of two UAV systems
• Must pass FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate examination
• Must maintain visual line of sight of UAV up to 1 kilometer
• Must pass semiannual proficiency exams
• Proficient with MS Word and automated time keeping
• Minimum of 1,000 UAV flight hours
• Clean DMV record to drive company vehicles
• Willingness to travel to testing sites
• Overtime and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact between the customer and the company during acceptance testing
• Performs tests on AV Products including quality testing and customer acceptance tests
• Support other department product testing as needed
• Prepares test plans and post flight test reports with feedback on aircraft performance
• Follow safety protocols and report safety issues
• May write new safety procedures with EH&S
• Provide support to Flight Team members
• Provide feedback on aircraft performance and causes
• May perform Site Lead responsibilities for test operations
• Work on semi-routine assignments with defined requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Flight Test Operator II to conduct functional flight tests on unmanned air vehicles and related equipment in field conditions. Travel to various test sites and adherence to safety protocols will be essential.

The role requires experience with UAV systems, FAA Part 107 certification, and the ability to document test results. Competitive benefits and a 9/80 schedule are included.