Flight Test Operator II

Position Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact between the customer and the company during acceptance testing

• Performs tests on AV Products including quality testing and customer acceptance tests.

• Support other department product testing as needed.

• Prepares test plans and detailed post flight test reports and provides pertinent feedback on observed aircraft performance for internal and external customers

• Required to follow and ensure all safety protocol is adhered to.  Must report all safety issues.

• May be required to write new safety procedures as needed with EH&S

• Provides support to Flight Team members. May be asked to provide feedback on performance of peers

• Provides pertinent feedback to various department personnel on observed aircraft performance.  Able to provide insight on possible cause and affect

• May perform Site Lead responsibilities including responsibility for pre and post flight equipment checklists, managing flight test operations and personnel in the field, and reporting on activities

• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature; Capable or working within well-defined requirements with some supervision

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Experience working at an Aircraft Manufacturing company

• Able to articulate and document product issues and offer insight to solutions. May be required to rewrite test procedures in the field

• Ability to articulate and document product issues

• Ability to operate a minimum of two UAV systems

• Must be able to pass the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate examination and follow on examinations as required

• Must be able to maintain visual line of sight of UAV up to 1 kilometer away

• Will be required to pass a semiannual proficiency examination and pass the semiannual unannounced written and field test examinations

• Proficient with computerized work applications (including MS Word and automated time keeping)

• Minimum of 1,000 UAV flight hours

• Must have and maintain a clean DMV record in order to drive company vehicles

• Travel to various testing sights as required

• Due to scheduling demands, must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• AA/AS Degree or Certificate from a technical trade school in Electronics or related is preferred

• Prior Military experience desired

• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

• 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

• Good written and verbal communication skills and able to clearly communicate with a diversified audience to include internal and external customers

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and lead teams

Physical Demands

• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and traverse across uneven ground and varying terrain (Constant)

• Lift and/or move up to 50 lb cases of varying sizes & shapes (Occasional)

• Lift and/or move between 11-20 lbs of cases of varying sizes & shapes (Frequent)

• repeatedly throw objects up to 16 lbs over the shoulder, stand and/or sit for long periods of time

• Stand and/or sit for long periods of time (Constant)

• Balancing, handling, fine manipulation and grasping (Constant)

• Good manual dexterity to assemble and disassemble product (Frequent)

• Crouching, reaching and keying (Frequent)

• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, feeling, overhead lifting (Occasional)