Engineering Flight Test Specialist I

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

The Engineering Flight Test Specialist I acts as remote pilot in command for unmanned aircraft systems or vehicles for flight testing, developmental testing, acceptance test protocol (ATP), and various internal and external demonstrations.

Position 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• 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

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Manned Aviation experience is desired
• Background in computer networking and data plotting.
• RC/UAS experience is desired
• Prior Military and/or Aviation experience is a plus
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and traverse across uneven ground and varying terrain (Frequent)
• Able to lift and/or move objects of varying sizes and shapes up to 50 lbs. (Frequent)
• Able to repeatedly throw objects up to 16 lbs. over shoulder (Frequent)
• Required to stand and/or sit for long periods of time (Constant)
• Able to maintain visual line of sight of unmanned air vehicles up to 1 kilometer away (Frequent)
• Able to demonstrate good manual dexterity to assemble and disassemble product (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

$20 - $29

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

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