Supervisor, Field Operations

Job Description

The Supervisor, Field Operations will manage team members in day-to-day operations and conduct/direct Flight and Demonstration Operations as needed.

• Provide direct supervision to team of Air Vehicle Operators
• Facilitate facilities, safety, environmental, and operational planning with the USG representative for flight events
• Identify and recommend improvements for design, operational, and training deficiencies
• Aid Flight Standards Team with curriculum and training updates and implementation
• Collaborate with Engineering and Program Management to develop plans and policies
• Manage team schedule based on flight operations management
• Support Flight Operations Manager in planning and policy development
• Monitor and evaluate team performance and development through feedback sessions and evaluations
• Approve employee time cards and expense reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience

• 5+ years’ direct experience in Field Operations team
• 2+ years’ experience managing teams, processes, or projects
• Operational / Flight Test experience with small, medium, or large UAS
• Demonstrated understanding of military tactics, operations, GPS, and navigation
• Interpreting written, oral, diagrams, blueprints, or sketches
• Bachelor’s Degree in Unmanned Aircraft Operations or relevant field
• Previous experience managing a growing team
• Prior military instructor/Special Operations experience
• Special Forces, SEAL, Special Tactics, Ranger, Force Recon / MARSOC, Scout, Forward Observer, TACP, or Aviation backgrounds

Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

Additional Requirements

• Basic computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel) proficiency
• Clearance Level: No Clearance
• ITAR Requirement: U.S. person or approved for export license

Physical Demands

• Sit and stand for long periods
• Talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
• Lift and/or move between 11-20 lbs. of cases of varying size
• Lift up to 50 pounds as well as objects of varying sizes for shipment to & set up at various customer training sites
• Work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and traverse across uneven ground and varying terrain
• Stand and/or sit for long periods of time
• Balance, handle, fine manipulation and grasping
• Throw objects up to 16lbs over shoulder
• Good manual dexterity to assemble and disassemble product
• Crouch, reach and key
• Climb, stoop, kneel, feel, overhead lifting

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $71,805 - $109,597.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• Paid holiday shutdown

About AV

AeroVironment is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. ITAR U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.