Air Vehicle Operator 2

Position primarily functions as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Mission Commander on unmanned aircraft fora Department of Defense national theater operational or tactical level customer. The AVO is responsiblefor coordinating ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning execution and briefingdebriefing crew resource management and ground & flight safety. The AVO is responsible for tasking ofthe aircraft from preflight launch mission landing and post flight operations and to monitoring all vitalsigns of the aircraft. The AVO is the PIC responsible for safe and legal flight of the air vehicle.

Essential Functions

• Acts as Pilot in Command (PIC) of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
• Provide Mission Coordinator/Commander support to the team when not acting as PIC.
• Primarily supports higher tier longer endurance systems driven by national or theater levelcustomers.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform mission planning and coordination activities under varyingairspace conditions.
• Must maintain a broad and up-to-date situational awareness of current mission operations; quicklygain understanding of current mission target environments and associated dynamics; and befamiliar with operational methods and infrastructure.
• Understands government defense industry policies and procedures related to operating aircraftand supporting customer requirements.
• Meets/exceeds minimum performance standards as outlines in the master training syllabuses.
• Formulates training programs lesson plans and schedules based on knowledge of identifiedtraining needs systems requirements or service needs.
• Selects appropriate instructional procedures or methods such as group instruction simulationexercises or and computer-based training.
• Organizes and develops training manuals testing and evaluation guidelines and othereducational materials.
• Trains assigned personnel in effective tactics techniques procedures policies and technologies.
• Relocation to CONUS duty location
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external businessassociates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policiesand practices.
• Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and companyculture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• At least 100 flight hours on UAS platforms acting as PIC
• Proficient computer skills: Office Suite specifically spreadsheets collaboration/communicationapplications and manipulation of Adobe forms a must
• 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 professionally interface with numerous levels of management customers andpeers.
• The ability to work extended hours and/or shift work.
• The ability to work in a team environment while accomplishing mission requirements.
• Work Experience in aviation field in OCONUS (deployed) location.

Education / Certifications

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must have at least an FAA Private Pilots License (PPL) with an Instrument rating.
• Must possess current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

Experience

Minimum 2-4 years of relative experience and knowledge of basic UAS flight systems andoperations.

• Manned Aviation Experiencehours
• UAS Flight Hours (Group 3)UAS PIC
• Experience controlling aircraft Beyond Line of Sight and associated data links
• Experience with Piccolo PCC or other Auto Pilot systems
• OCONUS deployment experience is a must.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• 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
• Occasionally experience a high level of noise adverse weather or temperature conditions
• Must meet industry-standard physical requirements to ensure the safe and effective performanceof duties. While the role does not typically involve strenuous physical activity candidates shouldpossess adequate physical fitness and health to withstand the demands of flight operations.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace headquartered in Solana Beach California supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation remote sensing and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing exploitation and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define develop and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits including a 401(k)-retirement plan comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company professional development funds and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling legal help child and elder care support among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace 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.