UAS - Field Service Representative III

AeroVironment, Inc.; Petaluma (CA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical,Dental,Vision

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Résumé du poste

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Field Support Representative III to operate and train on Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the field. You will work with engineering, technical support, and manufacturing to keep training materials aligned with product features.

Travel within CONUS and occasional OCONUS deployments are required; strong analytical and communication skills, plus the ability to mentor small groups, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Solid analytical skills to solve complex problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead and mentor small groups of students.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Responsabilités

• Operates and instructs on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
• Participates in the Master Trainer Training Program per MT/M-TTM.
• Conducts field operations safely and follows procedures.
• Maintains UAS equipment and material inventories.
• Documents field operations and post-flight procedures.
• Performs risk assessments and mitigates elevated risks.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

MS Office

Formation

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

US Regional

Full time

8693

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Field Support Representative III (FSR) operates and provides instruction on Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), in the field. In this role, one ensures all field operations follow established procedures and are conducted safely. The FSR works with engineering, technical support, and manufacturing to ensure that course material reflects current product features.

Duties

• Operates and instructs on Unmanned Air Systems (UAS)
• Participates in the AeroVironment Master Trainer Training Program (MTTP) in accordance with the Master Trainer Training Manual (MTTM)
• Ensures all field operations follow established procedures and are conducted safely
• Conducts all necessary UAS equipment, and material inventories
• Immediately advises Master Commanders (MCs), customer representatives, and controlling authorities of any changes affecting planned training field operations
• Maintains proper operational status of UAS and supporting operational systems
• Maintains situational awareness of the air vehicle's location, in-flight status, and threats to the aircraft or vehicle from the air and ground
• Constantly monitors whether on-site and along intended flight paths
• Continually re-evaluates risk assessments & takes appropriate actions to mitigate any elevated risk levels
• Completes all documentation required for field operations, equipment operational status, data collection, and post-flight procedures
• Captures critical information for input into after-action reports and lessons learned databases
• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations
• Other duties as assigned

Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; Bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 5 – 8 years of relevant experience
• Prior military experience or equivalent training experience in an aircraft / aerospace manufacturing firm
• Prior military instructor experience highly desirable
• Prior hobby experience with Remote Controlled (RC) aircraft helpful but not required
• Willingness to travel regularly and for extended periods within continental United States (CONUS)
• Willingness to travel regularly and for extended periods to outside continental United States (OCONUS)
• Cumulative travel 8 to 9 months per year
• Must be available for deployments
• 2 -3 weeks (Frequently)
• 4 – 6 weeks (Occasionally)
• 90+ days (Rarely)

Additional Requirements

• Solid understanding of military tactics, operations, GPS and Navigation utilizing maps and compass
• Must have strong analytical skills with which to solve various degrees of complex problems
• Must have the ability to work with little or no supervision and exercise independent judgment on a regular basis.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or sketches
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Demonstrates basic computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools
• Effectively lead, train and mentor small groups of students in meeting course objectives
• Has strong communication skills as well as interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others across disciplines
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Physical Demands

• Lift and/or move between 11-100 lbs. of cases of varying size (Frequent)
• Lift up to 55 pounds as well as objects of varying sizes for shipment to & set up at various customer training sites (Occasional)
• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and traverse across uneven ground and varying terrain (Constant)
• Stand and/or sit for long periods of time (Frequent)
• Balancing, handling, fine manipulation and grasping (Frequent)

  Special Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Must have the capability to obtain a U.S. passport
  • Must have a clean driving record to drive company vehicles
  • Will be required to pass FAA Part 107 training
  • Must pass and maintain a medical and dental exam for deployment(s)
  • Should be accustomed to isolation and expect to work long irregular hours, weekends and holidays and in difficult situations, and environments
  • Because of various out-of-area training/maintenance requirements, must be available on both short (14-60 days) and long-term (90+ days) deployments away from home, both CONUS and OCONUS consisting of up to 75% travel

  Clearance Level

  Secret

  The salary range for this role is:

  $25 - $38

  AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

  This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

  Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .

  We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

  About AV:

  AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

  We don't just build defense technology—we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

  Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we're not building history, we're building what's next.

  If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there's no better place to do it than AV.

  We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

  ITAR

  U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

  About AV:

  AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

  We don't just build defense technology—we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

  Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we're not building history, we're building what's next.

  If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there's no better place to do it than AV.

  Careers at AeroVironment (https://www.avinc.com/careers/our-team)