Avav

Manager, Flight Training

Petaluma, CA, USA

No sponsorship$118k-$179kDetected 15 days ago

ExpressCybersecurityProject ManagementExcelCustomer SupportCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office

About the role

The Training program consists of Basic Qualification, Instructor Qualification, Refresher, and Requalification Training.
The Training cycle is variable based on demand and growth.
The Training consists of classroom academics, simulators (both in person and remote Training), and field operations.

Execute concurrent simultaneous phases of Training in support of multiple programs with a group of 8-15 instructors.
Refine and develop course materials and syllabus content.
Develop and evaluate Training budgets.
Works closely with product line management to review flight test and customer feedback for the express purpose of identifying preventative and corrective actions that will lead to a better-trained Operator/Mechanic.
Proven ability to effectively manage, lead and motivate a team.
Project management and customer service skills to manage multiple priorities in a complex challenging environment.
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.
(Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent years of experience in Training.
Demonstrated intermediate to advanced computer skills and proficiency with office software, productivity tools and relevant flight software.
Because of various out-of-area Training/maintenance requirements, must be available on both short and long-term assignments away from home, both CONUS and OCONUS.
Clean driving record required in order to drive company vehicles
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

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.
Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or 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.

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