Flight Test Operations Specialist
Neros Technologies•Torrance, CA
•$101,000 - $141,000
About The Position
Neros is hiring a Flight Test Operations Specialist to support Engineering Flight Test by handling the hands-on logistics that keep test campaigns running, including travel, fleet vehicles, field gear, and equipment readiness. The role also participates in field testing of experimental FPV platforms to understand the workflows it supports firsthand. Success means test teams arrive at test sites with what they need and can focus on flying rather than resolving logistics problems.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in logistics, operations, or field support in UAS, aviation, military, film production, or similarly complex field environments.
- Demonstrated experience planning team travel and logistics, including lodging, vehicles, and equipment.
- Working knowledge of FPV drones or SUAS operation.
- Experience working hands-on in field environments, including long days outdoors in varying weather.
- Willingness to travel and stay overnight at test sites regularly during the week.
- Strong organization and attention to detail across multiple simultaneous tasks.
- Valid driver's license and comfort driving full-size Sprinter vans and trucks.
Nice To Haves
- FPV piloting experience.
- Military experience, especially aviation or operations.
- Experience in people management.
- Part 107 certificate.
Responsibilities
- Plan and book test-campaign travel, including lodging, rental vehicles, and equipment shipping, and manage relationships with rental agencies, lodging providers, and suppliers.
- Support flight test days in the field as part of the test crew, including site setup and teardown, battery management, aircraft preparation, and data logging.
- Maintain field vehicles, equipment, and inventory, including tracking maintenance and ordering supplies.
- Coordinate with the regulatory team to ensure flight test activities comply with FAA authorizations, airspace requirements, and site permissions.
- Coordinate crew, vehicle, and range availability for weekly test schedules and keep schedules current as plans change.
- Build checklists, load-out lists, and documentation to make test logistics more repeatable and efficient.
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants as part of Neros' total compensation package.
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Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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