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AV · 5 months ago

Engineering Flight Test Specialist I

US Regional

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20/hr - $29/hr

1+ years exp

AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Engineering Flight Test Specialist I acts as remote pilot in command for unmanned aircraft systems during flight testing and is responsible for ensuring adherence to safety protocols, managing flight team inventory, and providing feedback on aircraft performance.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepares detailed post flight test reporting and is required to report, follow and ensure adherence to all safety protocols

Provides pertinent feedback to various department personnel on observed aircraft performance

Perform flight demonstrations (also in charge of demo equipment, planning, travel, etc.)

Responsible for acceptance quality control ("QC") system testing before flight test and after flight test

Manages flight teams inventory and ensure all equipment is in good working order

Responsible for checking in and out flight test-owned equipment

Analyzes and solve problems that develop during flight testing

Applies acquired job skills and company policies & procedures to complete assignments

Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature and exercises sound judgment

Follows established procedures on routine tasks, requiring instruction only on new assignments and minimal supervision

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Flight testingRC Aircraft operationFAA Part 107 certificationManufacturing systems experienceComputer networking knowledgeTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required

1 – 2 years of relevant work experience is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Experience working with manufacturing systems, processes and procedures

Experienced in controlling systems (i.e. RC Aircraft) requiring quick thinking, quick reactions, awareness of subsystem failure symptoms and quickly adapting/responding with appropriate emergency procedures

Requires basic computer operation skills, including familiarity with MS Word and Excel

Will be required to pass an Annual Proficiency And Readiness Test (APART)

Must have and maintain a clean DMV record, in order to drive company vehicles

Ability to travel within the Continental U.S. in support of flight testing (Frequent)

Required to pass FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft exam

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). 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 technology comes under its jurisdiction