AEVEX

Air Vehicle Operator 2

Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States · Mid · Contract

No sponsorshipDetected 42 days ago

CybersecuritySensorsCommunicationCollaborationRemote Sensing

About the role

The AVO is the PIC responsible for safe and legal flight of the air vehicle.
While the role does not typically involve strenuous physical activity, candidates should possess adequate physical fitness and health to withstand the demands of flight operations.
AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
Formulates training programs, lesson plans and schedules, based on knowledge of identified training needs, systems requirements, or service needs.
Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Constantly required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
Constantly required to view objects up close and distant range with hand eye coordination
At least 100+ flight hours on UAS platforms acting as PIC

Must be a US citizen with a valid US passport.
Must possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearance, or higher (as directed by the contract).
Meet combatant command theatre entry requirements (e.g., CENTCOM)
Must maintain FAA Class 2 medical
Must meet all DoD Contractor deployment requirements and pass Combat Readiness Course.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must pass a pre-employment background check.
The ability to work extended hours and/or shift work.
Work Experience in aviation field in OCONUS (deployed) location.
Must have a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
Must have at least an FAA Private Pilot's License (PPL) with an Instrument rating.
Must possess current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

This listing is sourced directly from AEVEX's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.