Engineering Flight Test Specialist III

AeroVironment•Princeton, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Flight Test Specialist III acts as remote pilot in command for unmanned aircraft systems or vehicles for flight testing, acceptance test protocol (ATP), and various internal and external demonstrations. This role involves preparing detailed post-flight test reporting, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, providing feedback on aircraft performance, and performing flight demonstrations. The specialist is also responsible for quality control system testing, managing flight team inventory, analyzing and solving problems during flight testing, and working on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. They determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may serve as an informal team leader.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
4 - 6 years of relevant work experience is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience working with manufacturing systems, processes and procedures.
Requires intermediate to advanced computer operation skills, including familiarity with MS Word and Excel.
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.
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.
Will be required to pass an Annual Proficiency And Readiness Test (APART).

Nice To Haves

AA degree or Vocational Training in related discipline is preferred.
RC/UAS experience is desired.
Prior Military and/or Aviation experience is preferred.
As a skilled specialist, one completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways.
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, team leadership and communication skills.
Consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

Responsibilities

Acts as remote pilot in command for unmanned aircraft systems or vehicles for flight testing, acceptance test protocol (ATP), and various internal and external demonstrations.
Prepares detailed post flight test reporting.
Reports, follows and ensures adherence to all safety protocols.
Provides pertinent feedback to various department personnel on observed aircraft performance.
Performs 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 solves problems that develop during flight testing.
Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.
Exhibits understanding of implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may serve as informal team leader.
Other duties as assigned.