Flight Test Operator III
AeroVironment •
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Description:
- Perform tests on AV Products including quality testing and customer acceptance tests
- Support other department product testing as needed
- Prepares detailed post-flight test reports
- Required to follow and ensure all safety protocols are adhered to. Must report all safety issues
- Provides pertinent feedback to various department personnel on observed aircraft performance
- Will be required to pass a semiannual proficiency examination and pass the semiannual unannounced written and field test examinations
- Travel to various testing sites as required
- Due to scheduling demands, must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
Job Requirements:
- HS diploma or equivalent years of experience and education
- Must be proficient in AV’s Raven, Wasp, and Puma platforms
- Minimum of 1,000 UAV flight hours
- Experience working at an Aircraft Manufacturing company
- Ability to communicate critical observations of issues to management in writing and verbally
- Capable of making situational judgment calls to ensure the safety of the product, the customer, and staff
- Must have and maintain a clean DMV record in order to drive company vehicles
- Must be able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions, traverse across uneven ground and varying terrain, frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs, repeatedly throw objects up to 16lbs over the shoulder, stand and/or sit for long periods of time
- Must have the good manual dexterity to assemble and disassemble the product
- Must be able to pass the written FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft examination
- Prior Military experience desired.
- 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 the performance of oneself, others, and the company
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and team building skills
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