Sr. Flight Test Operator

BlueHalo; Lawrence (KS); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BlueHalo in Lawrence, Kansas is seeking a Sr. Flight Test Operator to join the Flight Test & Evaluation team and help test innovative uncrewed systems for defense and commercial applications.

You will assist with planning, execution and reporting of flight tests, act as safety pilot for semi-autonomous helicopters, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and travel on short notice as needed.

This role requires a strong mix of hands-on piloting, planning, and compliance with FAA requirements.

Formación

• Five years of developmental test experience.
• Five years of RC helicopter experience.
• Possess a private pilot license and ability to safely operate large RC helicopters.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and safety.
• Prepare mission test cards and assist in planning flight missions to meet engineering requirements.
• Act as a safety pilot for a semi-autonomous remote-piloted helicopter using GCS and RC transmitter.
• Observe and direct crew to maintain a safe posture during operations.
• Perform Pilot in Command duties during flight tests and manage related responsibilities.
• Coordinate with multiple teams, including senior leadership or customers.
• Travel on short notice to fulfill operational needs.
• Maintain required training and certifications, including FAA certifications.
• Provide training and professional development support to coworkers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Flight test experience

RC helicopter experience

Private pilot license

Security clearance

Travel willingness

Part 107 Certification

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Sr. Flight Test Operator position located in Lawrence, KS, works with the Flight Test & Evaluation (T&E) team to test innovative uncrewed systems for defense and commercial applications.

This position is to be filled with a highly motivated Test Pilot with a passion for developmental flight test in support of delivering uncrewed systems. You will work with program leadership and multi-disciplinary engineers to help solve complex problems. This role will be responsible for assisting with planning, coordination, execution and reporting on all aspects of the flight test program.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain a high degree of professionalism including punctuality and culpability.
• Prepare mission test cards and assist in planning the flight missions to meet Engineering requirements.
• Act as a safety pilot of a semi-autonomous remote piloted helicopter by means of a Ground Control Station (GCS) laptop, tablet, and a Radio Control (RC) transmitter.
• Observe and direct crew/team members in their positions and actions to always maintain a safe posture.
• Perform duties as Pilot in Command during flight test operations and manage the responsibilities associated with that position.
• Cross communicates with multiple teams, internal and external to AeroVironment, including Senior Leadership or Customers.
• Travel on short notice to fulfill operational needs if and when those needs arise.
• Maintain all required training and certifications required to perform your job, both internal and external such as FAA certifications.
• Provide training and professional developmental support to coworkers under the guidance of AeroVironment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of developmental test experience
• 5 years of RC Helicopter experience
• Currently hold a private pilot license (PLL)
• Ability to proficiently, safely fly and maintain large RC helicopters.
• Willing to work on weapons systems.
• Willing to travel as required.
• Willing to receive and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Currently have or can obtain Part 107 Certification to operate small, unmanned aircraft Systems (SUAS