Air Vehicle Operator 2 LEA

Work Arrangement
This is a full-time on-site position with a waterfall schedule and shift work. Possibility ofCONUS/OCONUS deployments.

Job Overview

This position serves as an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Pilot in Command (PIC) supportingDepartment of Defense customers at the national theater operational or tactical level. The AVO isresponsible for all aspects of mission planning and execution including preflight launch flight landingand post-flight tasks. They also monitor all aircraft systems throughout the mission to ensure safe andlegal operations. The role includes coordinating ground and flight activities maintaining situationalawareness of mission environments providing Mission Commander support when not acting as PIC andproducing PowerPoint presentations. Candidates must have strong technical and communication skillsUAS experience and the ability to work extended hours in a team-focused fast-paced operationalenvironment. This position requires relocation to a CONUS duty location and the ability to meet all DoDand FAA requirements.

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 support higher-tier longer-endurance systems driven by national or theater-levelcustomers.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform mission planning and coordination activities under varyingairspace conditions.
• Demonstrate sound timely decision-making based on aircraft performance missionrequirements and operational safety.
• Maintain a broad and up-to-date situational awareness of current mission operations; quickly gainunderstanding of current mission target environments and associated dynamics; and be familiarwith operational methods and infrastructure.
• Understands government defense industry policies and procedures related to operating aircraftand supporting customer requirements.
• Meets/exceeds minimum performance standards as outlined in the master training syllabi.
• Relocate 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

• 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.
• Ability to meet combatant command theatre entry requirements (e.g. CENTCOM)
• Ability to meet all DoD Contractor deployment requirements and pass Combat Readiness Course.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pre-employment background check.
• Ability to professionally interface with numerous levels of management customers and peers.
• Ability to work extended hours and/or shift work.
• Ability to work in a team environment while accomplishing mission requirements.

Education / Certifications

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must have:(Customer Requirement)
• FAA Private Pilots License (PPL)
• Instrument rating
• Must possess a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

Experience

• At least 100 flight hours on UAS platforms acting as PIC
• Minimum 2-4 years of relative experience and knowledge of basic UAS flight systems andoperations.
• Manned Aviation Experiencehours preferred
• UAS Flight Hours (Group 3 preferred)UAS PIC
• Experience controlling aircraft Beyond Line of Sight and associated data links
• Experience with Piccolo PCC or other Auto Pilot systems
• Work Experience in the aviation field in OCONUS (deployed) / CONUS locations.

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

AEVEX 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 for qualified employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.