Air Vehicle Operator 2 - Deployed

About the role

The Air Vehicle Operator 2 - Deployed position serves Department of Defense national, theater, operational or tactical level customers. The AVO coordinates ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, crew resource management, and ground & flight safety. The AVO tasks the aircraft from preflight, launch, mission, landing, and post flight operations and monitors all vital signs.

Responsibilities

• 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 level customers.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform mission planning and coordination activities under varying airspace conditions.
• Maintains broad and up-to-date situational awareness of current mission operations; quickly gains understanding of current mission target environments and associated dynamics; and is familiar with operational methods and infrastructure.
• Understands government defense industry policies and procedures related to operating aircraft and supporting customer requirements.
• Maintains minimum performance standards as outlined in the master training syllabuses.
• Selects appropriate instructional procedures or methods such as group instruction, simulation exercises, or computer-based training.
• Trains assigned personnel in effective tactics, techniques, procedures, policies, and technologies.

Qualifications and Competencies

• At least 100+ flight hours on UAS platforms acting as PIC.
• Proficient computer skills: Office Suite, specifically spreadsheets, collaboration/communication applications, and manipulation of Adobe forms.
• US citizen with a valid US passport.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance, or higher (as directed by the contract).
• Meet combatant command theatre entry requirements (e.g., CENTCOM).
• Maintain FAA Class 2 medical.
• Meet all DoD Contractor deployment requirements and pass Combat Readiness Course.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Pass a pre-employment background check.
• The ability to professionally interface with numerous levels of management, customers, and peers.
• 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

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• FAA Private Pilot’s License (PPL) with an Instrument rating.
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

Experience

• Minimum 2-4 years of relative experience and knowledge of basic UAS flight systems and operations.
• Manned Aviation Experience - 500-1000 hours.
• UAS Flight Hours (Group 3+) - 200-500 UAS PIC.
• Experience controlling aircraft Beyond Line of Sight and associated data links.
• Experience with PCC or other Auto Pilot systems.
• OCONUS deployment experience is a must.

Physical Requirements

• 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 performance of duties.

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 company's 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.

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.