UAV Field Service Technician – Travel‑Heavy, Training‑Driven

AeroVironment, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a US Regional Field Service Representative to undergo extended training, obtain certification, and be deployed to forward operating bases or maritime sites.

You will be trained as a mechanic and operator with additional site duties, and travel approximately 75% of the time. Applicants must have a related bachelor’s degree with 2-5 years of unmanned aviation experience, active security clearance, and UAV hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline with 2–5 years' aviation experience.
• Active SECRET or TS Clearance level.
• AVO UAV operator experience (1000 hours); Fixed wing experience (500 hours).
• MECH UAV experience (2–5 years); rotorcraft (2–5 years); FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred.
• Fluent in computers, networking, and various GUI programs.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, with little to no amenities.
• Maritime experience operating UAS platforms.
• Willingness to travel regularly and for extended periods within CONUS and outside CONUS.

Responsibilities

• The Field Service Representative will be deployed to Forward Operating Base or Maritime sites as part of personnel teams.
• FSRs are trained as Mechanics and Operators and assigned additional duties on site.
• Deployment rotations can vary and travel is expected at least 75% of the time.

Skills

UAV operator experience

UAV experience

Maritime UAS experience

Computers & networking proficiency

Strong analytical skills

Teamwork ability

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related discipline

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a US Regional Field Service Representative to undergo extended training, obtain certification, and be deployed to forward operating bases or maritime sites.

You will be trained as a mechanic and operator with additional site duties, and travel approximately 75% of the time. Applicants must have a related bachelor’s degree with 2-5 years of unmanned aviation experience, active security clearance, and UAV hours.