Aerosonde Flight Crew

Textron • Cockeysville, MD

141d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

This position will serve as on-site crewmember in support of deployed (OCONUS) UAS flight operations. Duties will include aircraft/sensor operations, mission coordinator activities, maintenance, and logistical tasks in support of the Aerosonde Mk 4.7 UAS system. Perform as a Subject Matter Expert on all aspects of UAS operations. Participate in daily flight operations, site stand-ups and interface with customers. Additional duties will include emplacement, displacement, inspection, and repair of associated equipment as well as proper notation of logbooks and flight records. Primary duties will require extensive travel, both domestically and internationally including deployments and training exercises. Deployment locations vary between heavily populated US Coalition bases, austere forward operating bases, and other areas throughout the world.

Requirements

• 2 Year Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Candidate must complete a three-week online training program hosted on Textron Systems Learning Portal
• Candidate must be able to safely and effectively perform the duties of an Aerosonde UAS Crewmember without supervision
• Candidate must have the ability to coordinate flight schedules and airspace, allocate resources, frequency deconfliction and execute other day-to-day aspects of flight operations
• Candidate must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing
• Candidate must be able to meet medical requirements per DoD instruction
• Candidate must possess strong leadership skills
• Basic computer skills are required

Nice To Haves

• Maritime aviation and/or maintenance experience with U.S Navy or Coast Guard highly desired
• Deployed UAS operations in support of military operations
• Maritime UAS operations
• FAA licenses or certificates such as private pilot, commercial pilot, instrument rating, CFI, CFI-I, A&P
• Prior military service

Responsibilities

• Operational support of deployed flight operations
• Perform as a deployed Aerosonde UAS Crewmember
• Travel and deploy worldwide with Domestic and Foreign Militaries as well as Domestic and International Customers as required
• Direct interface with military customers
• Work in groups or independently with minimal or no supervision
• Will be required to work odd shifts, weekends, and/or extended hours
• Responsible for data management and generation
• Provide support for general logistics functions
• Maintain site support equipment IAW maintenance procedures outlined in initial training
• Troubleshoot technical problems and communicate/implement technical solutions
• Practice ISO 9001 principles and concepts

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree