Air Vehicle Operator R&D Intern

AEVEX Aerospace is looking for an air vehicle operator to perform flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance in CONUS environments depending on customer requirements.

Essential Functions

• Conducts software, ground, and flight training within specified subject matter expertise.
• Responsible for all elements of aircraft and flight operations during training program to include: Pre-mission flight planning, air vehicle and ground station pre-flight preparation, air vehicle start-up, and checkout, air vehicle launch, air vehicle in-flight management, including all emergencies and diagnosis of in-flight problems.
• Provides subject matter expertise in all aspects of ground and flight test, operation, and maintenance.
• Understands government defense industry policies and procedures related to operating aircraft and supporting customer requirements.
• Interfaces with internal/external customers to learn and provide system knowledge within the community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Proficient computer skills: Office Suite, specifically spreadsheets, collaboration/communication applications, and manipulation of Adobe forms a must.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work extended hours and/or shift work upon request.
• The ability to work in a team environment while accomplishing mission requirements.
• Education Experience in aviation field with ability to learn and operate ArduPilot Mission Planner.

Education / Certifications

• In a related study of Software Engineering, Aero-Mechanical, or Aerospace Sciences.
• Experience with UAS operations, prior experience with ArduPilot Mission Planner.
• FAA Part 107 (not required)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of relative experience and knowledge of basic UAS flight systems and operations, large scale work on developmental UAS preferred.
• Experience with UAS operations, prior experience with ArduPilot Mission Planner preferred.
• At least 10+ flight hours on UAS platforms acting as PIC preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.