Field Service Representative II

AeroVironment • Petaluma, CA

2d • $20 - $29

About The Position

The Field Service Representative II will begin their AV career by going through our extended training course (satisfactorily passing this course is a job requirement). Upon receiving certification Field Service Representatives (FSR's) are deployed to Forward Operating Base or Maritime sites to be part of personnel teams. FSRs are trained as Mechanics and Operators and assigned additional duties on site. Deployment rotations can vary and travel is expected at least 75%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline is required or equivalent combination or education, training with 2-5 years' experience in manned or unmanned aviation either fixed wing or rotorcraft as a pilot, flight engineer or mechanic
• Active SECRET or TS Clearance level
• AVO -- UAV operator experience (1000 hours).
• Fixed wing experience (500 hours).
• MECH -- UAV experience (2-5 Years).
• Rotor experience (2-5 years).
• Fluent in computers, networking, and various GUI programs.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, with little to no amenities.
• Maritime experience operating UAS platforms.
• Willingness to travel regularly and for extended periods within continental United States (CONUS) - land and maritime
• Willingness to travel regularly and for extended periods to outside continental United States (OCONUS) - land and maritime

Nice To Haves

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred.
• Previous OCONUS unmanned systems operations experience in a US military services environment is desirable
• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills.
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignment.
• Special operations experience is preferred
• Solid understanding of military tactics, operations, GPS and Navigation utilizing map and compass
• Must have strong analytical skills with which to solve various degrees of complex problems
• Must have the ability to work with little or no supervision and exercise independent judgment on a regular basis.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, blueprint or sketches
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Demonstrates basic computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools
• Effectively lead, train and mentor small groups of students in meeting course objectives
• Has strong communication skills as well as interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others across disciplines
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• 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
• Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees