Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator Lvl III

Airbus•Bingen, WA

4d•$36 - $59•Hybrid

About The Position

Airbus is seeking a Flexrotor UAS Operator III to serve as the critical bridge between our engineering/production teams and our global field operations. In this high-impact, hands-on role, you won’t just be behind a desk—you’ll be supervising customer demonstrations on land and maritime platforms, leading industrial flight tests, and ensuring our cutting-edge Flexrotor unmanned aerial systems (UAS) perform flawlessly in mission-critical environments worldwide. The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most sophisticated small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.

Requirements

Be a High School Graduate or equivalent
Minimum of eight (8) years of aviation experience in system integrations and demonstrations, supporting mission critical operations
Mission planning and site leadership
Demo and Flight Operations (UAS)
Ability to travel ~60% of the time, both domestic and international
Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (for example, a U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Nice To Haves

Technical/Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent with related experience in an aviation environment
FAA Part 107

Responsibilities

Supervise demonstration from site preparation up to flight operations as well as all administrative and logistics aspects
Prepare delivered aircraft and be responsible for customer acceptance of aircraft, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and payloads.
Supervise inventory and inspection of all parts of the system to ensure compliance with company standards.
Identify discrepancies and implement solutions to ensure all products meet compliance standards post-delivery.
Coordinate with key stakeholders to address issues found during integration and ensure timely resolution.
Maintain detailed records of integration procedures, results, and corrective actions taken.
Collaborate with HO Flight Operations & Demo to continuously improve integration processes and product quality.
Train and mentor employees in aircraft flight operations and maintenance, demonstration and integration procedures.
Report testing results and issues to HO Flight Operations & Demo.
Conduct pre-installation site surveys to assess requirements and potential challenges.
Coordinate installation activities with third-party contractors to ensure timely and accurate execution.
Liaise with customer representatives to capture requirements, resolve issues, and facilitate technical interactions.
Install and configure systems and sites for operations, whether on land or maritime platforms.
Perform administrative functions to support demonstrations, including maintaining records, scheduling, and coordinating logistics.
Coordinate travel arrangements for demonstration and integration personnel, including arranging accommodation and transportation for on-site installations and operations support
Coordinate with customers to complete all documentation and processes required for flight operations, including ATC Letters of Authorization (LOA), Aircraft Emergency Procedures, and other necessary activities.
Maintain detailed records of site setup procedures, results, and corrective actions taken.
Provide detailed reports to customers regarding site settings, configurations, and site setup results.
Perform on-site system installation, configuration, and testing of equipment for maritime and land deployment.
Ensure compliance with all required non-production Service Bulletins and regulatory standards.
Conduct functional tests on Flexrotor UAS systems using approved procedures.
Document site settings and configurations accurately for future reference and auditing.
Provide thorough turnover to the Deployed Field Service Representative (FSR) Team on installed system configurations.
Train team operators in on-site installation and system configuration field support and troubleshooting techniques
Report installation progress and issues to HO Flight Operations & Demo.
Respond to urgent field repair needs, conduct site assessments, and perform other tasks as required as part of Quick Reaction Teams.
Offer technical support for deployed operations, troubleshooting problems in the field promptly and efficiently.
Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Operations support, providing guidance and solutions for operational issues.
Supervise all operations internally to support ground running and flight-testing activities for post-production A/C and development flight test
Monitor the right application of testing procedures and associated records and ensure continuous improvement of testing procedures and process related to internal flight operations
Ensure all documents and flight operations processes comply with company and government audit standards.
Participate in periodic training sessions or workshops to stay updated on industry developments and best practices.
Support ad-hoc requests or tasks from management to meet departmental objectives and goals.
Support to training organizations (Those operators with their experience should contribute to improve the training and also help when training is lacking of resources.
Push innovation by proposing and developing improvement and or new features in a fast-track prototyping environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off
personal time
holidays
generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
prescription
dental
vision
life
disability
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
both national and international mobility
relocation assistance for qualified positions
comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Short and Long-term Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid holidays
Tuition Assistance
Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria