Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator Lvl III

Airbus • Bingen, WA

3d • 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 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
• Accelerated development programmes
• National and international mobility
• Relocation assistance for qualified positions
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• Medical 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED