Air Vehicle Pilot/Air Vehicle Operator- Group 1-2

AVIAN LLC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

AVIAN is looking for an Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Air Vehicle Operator (AVO)/Air Vehicle Pilot (AVP) to operate Group 1-2 (below 55 pound) and/or radio controlled (RC) equivalent platforms during research development test & evaluation (RDT&E) flight evolutions. The UAS AVO/AVP may also serve as both an internal/external AVO/AVP and ground launch/recovery crew. As an employee-owner, you’ll be a catalyst for progress — helping us find new opportunities with current or new customers, company efficiencies, streamline processes, and bring people and ideas together in smarter ways. Whether it’s helping us optimize workflows, enhancing the employee experience, or delivering more impactful solutions to our customers, your inputs will have reach and relevance across the organization. Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of our AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in any combination of the areas listed under Desired Qualifications
Ability to get and maintain an FAA Class 2 medical certificate.
Significant previous experience with Group 1-2 UAS and/or significant previous experience with RC aircraft up to 55 pounds.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance. Minimum Secret Clearance; Top Secret desired.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with EW, Radar and Electro-Optical Counter UAS Systems and test techniques and methods.
Familiarity with autopilot systems to include ArduPilot and PixHawk.
Design/build/tuning experience with RC and/or UAS aircraft.
Previous Group 1-2 UAS; Rotary and Fixed Wing Pilot designations
Experience with NAVAIR Test Planning and Reporting processes
Team Leadership Experience – Manpower, Planning, Scheduling, Resource Allocation
Familiarity with PAX River Airspace, it’s use and scheduling
Previous UAS/RC Instructor Qualification

Responsibilities

Operate Group 1-2 UAS, and/or RC equivalent aircraft during RDT&E ground and flight evolutions, while controlling the air vehicle using a transmitter/controller box /tablet.
The AVO/AVP may also serve as a Group 1-2 UAS operator utilizing internal (ground control station or similar hardware) control of the aircraft.
When not in control of an air vehicle, the AVO/AVP may also be required to act as ground launch/recovery crew.
Support ground maintenance of RC/UAS systems.
Support test data collection compilation efforts by ensuring that all data items are collected, annotated, and delivered to test data analysis facilities as required.
Participate in pre-mission briefing for test missions
Planning, executing, and reporting for developmental test projects.
Coordinating with project engineers to develop test points, test cards, and test metrics.
Writing test reports
Communicating with project stakeholders on results and mission impact.