Field Service Representative II

Field Service Representative II

We are disrupting the industry by developing revolutionary aircraft. AeroVironment is looking for capable, flexible team players who are interested in working for an innovative and growing company that supports Medium UAS (MUAS) effort. The JUMP20 is our flagship UAV platform and is a fully autonomous air vehicle using a GUI to interface with the Operator.

Position Responsibilities :

Field Service Representative II candidates are reviewed and selected through a series of phone and video conferences. Selected individuals are invited to Petaluma or various flying sites to begin a six-week training course. Upon receiving certification Field Service Representatives (FSR's) are deployed to Forward Operating Base or Maritime sites to be part of personnel teams. FSRs are trained as Mechanics and / or Operators and assigned additional duties on site. Deployment rotations can vary between 3 to 5 months, with up to several months off before next assignment. There are very little to no job requirements during the down time and FSRs can live anywhere they choose.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) :

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline is required or equivalent combination or education, training with 5+ years experience in manned or unmanned aviation either fixed wing or rotorcraft as a pilot, flight engineer or mechanic
• Active SECRET or TS Clearance level
• AVO UAV operator experience (1000 hours). Fixed wing experience (500 hours).
• MECH UAV experience (3 Years). Rotor experience (3 years). FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred.
• Fluent in computers, networking, and various GUI programs.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, with little to no amenities.
• Maritime experience operating UAS platforms.
• Be available to do extended OCONUS travel for up to 5-month deployments

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies :

Physical Demands :

The salary range for this role is : $30 - $43. AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education / training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement : This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and / or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and / or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9 / 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty and succeed.

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO / AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.