Air Vehicle Pilot/Air Vehicle Operator- Group 1/2

Overview

At AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) we believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual. AVIAN is looking for an Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Air Vehicle Operator (AVO)/Air Vehicle Pilot(AVP) to operate Group 1-3 platforms during research development test & evaluation (RDT&E) flight requirements. The UAS Group 1/2 AVP may serve as the UAS operator, internal/external AVO/AVP and ground launch/recovery crew. As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee-first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling. Here on our team, we embrace new challenges and focus on continuous learning which fosters growth mindsets in all our employee owners; whether you are joining the workforce for the very first time or if you’re a seasoned professionals who has their eyes set on retirement. Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. You can be sure as an employee owner you will celebrate both your individual and our collective triumphs. Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of the AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference. We believe that employee investment shouldn’t be a one-way street, so we offer benefits that normalize balancing mental wellness and family time with work responsibilities. From Flexible Time Off to Wellness Reimbursements we want all our team members to achieve the highest levels of life/work balance. AVIAN - where creative, talented minds flourish, and where proactive, productive, proficient professionals feel valued.

Responsibilities

• Pilot and navigate the flight of UAS Group 1-3 aircraft during RDT&E flight requirements.
• Serve as a UAS operator, internal/external AVO/AVP and ground launch/recovery crew as required.
• Support ground maintenance and testing of UAS assigned.
• Support test data collection compilation efforts by ensuring that data items collected are retrieved, annotated and delivered to test data analysis facilities as required.
• May assist in the preparation of test plans.
• May participate in pre-mission planning for test missions
• Planning, executing, reporting for developmental test projects.
• Coordinating with project engineers to develop test points, test cards, and test metrics.
• Writing test Deficiency Reports
• Communicating with project stakeholders on results and mission impact. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma
• The candidate will serve as UAS operator, both internal operator (utilizing a console inside a ground control station) and as an external operator (controlling the air vehicle using a controller box /tablet) via line of sight operations.
• When not in control of the air vehicle, the Group 1/2 Small Internal /External AVO may also be required to act as ground launch/recovery crew as required.
• Minimum Secret Clearance; Top Secret desired.
• Ability to get and maintain an FAA Class 2 medical certificate.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Salary range: $110,000 to $125,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.)          

Desired Qualifications: 

• Familiar with EW, Radar and Electro-Optical Counter UAS Systems and test techniques and methods.
• Relevant flight time in larger, semi-automatic, Group 2 air vehicles (such as Scan Eagle, AeroSonde).
• Group 1 and 2 UAS; Rotary and Fixed Wing Pilot designations
• Experience with NAVAIR Test Planning and Reporting processes
• Team Leadership Experience – Manpower, Planning, Scheduling, Resource Allocation
• Familiarity with PAX River Airspace, it’s use and scheduling
• Previous AVP Instructor Qualification

AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran’s status.

Salary : $110,000 - $125,000