AeroVironment

Flight Test Operator II

Simi Valley, CA · Mid

No sponsorship$11k-$20kDetected 9 days ago

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About the role

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Flight Test Operator II is responsible for performing functional flight tests of AeroVironment's Unmanned Air Vehicles and equipment for quality assurance purposes.
Flight tests are performed in the field utilizing various computerized test equipment.
Conditions and testing locations may vary and require frequent local travel with some longer distance interstate travel.

Performs tests on AV Products including quality testing and customer acceptance tests.
Support other department product testing as needed.
Provides support to Flight Team members. May be asked to provide feedback on performance of peers
May perform Site Lead responsibilities including responsibility for pre and post flight equipment checklists, managing flight test operations and personnel in the field, and reporting on activities
Ability to articulate and document product issues
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.
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.

Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do.
U.S. Citizenship required

Primary point of contact between the customer and the company during acceptance testing
Required to follow and ensure all safety protocol is adhered to.
Must report all safety issues.
May be required to write new safety procedures as needed with EH&S
May be asked to provide feedback on performance of peers
Provides pertinent feedback to various department personnel on observed aircraft performance.
Able to provide insight on possible cause and affect
Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature

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.

http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply.
NO agencies please.
Prepares test plans and detailed post flight test reports and provides pertinent feedback on observed aircraft performance for internal and external customers
Founded by legendary innovator Dr.

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.

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 tec

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