Flight Operator - Trainee

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Job Description:

Aerovel (the Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program) is looking for a Flight Operator - Trainee to join our UAS Flight Operations department based in Bingen, WA.

You'll be responsible for supporting flight and maintenance duties for global customer demonstrations and assisting in field integrations of the Flexrotor system, CONUS demonstration flights and assisting in engineering and post production test flight operations. This role involves collaborating with production and engineering teams, conducting flight and maintenance duties, performing functional tests on aircraft and equipment, input data for aircraft and GSE logbooks, and providing limited technical support to deployed operations. The Flexrotor Operator Trainee assists and supports the readiness and functionality of aircraft systems.

Meet the Team:

The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most advanced small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.

Your Working Environment:

Nestled in the heart of the stunning Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it's solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you’ll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer!

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. 

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

Primary Responsibilities: 

Customer Demonstrations Support      50%

• Prepare customer aircraft for acceptance, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and payloads.

• Perform aircraft, GSE and related equipment scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

• Perform inventory and inspection of all parts of the system to ensure compliance with company standards.

• Identify discrepancies and provide feedback for solutions to ensure all products meet compliance standards post-delivery.

• Maintain detailed records in aircraft logbooks and similar digital information tracking systems.

• Assist in site survey and integration activities. 

• Provide post mission products and after-action repor