Work Arrangement
This is a full-time, on-site position with a waterfall schedule and shift work. Possibility of CONUS/OCONUS deployments.

Job Overview

This position serves as an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Pilot in Command (PIC), supporting Department of Defense customers at the national, theater, operational, or tactical level. The AVO is responsible for all aspects of mission planning and execution, including preflight, launch, flight, landing, and post-flight tasks. They also monitor all aircraft systems throughout the mission to ensure safe and legal operations. The role includes coordinating ground and flight activities, maintaining situational awareness of mission environments, providing Mission Commander support when not acting as PIC, and producing PowerPoint presentations. Candidates must have strong technical and communication skills, UAS experience, and the ability to work extended hours in a team-focused, fast-paced operational environment. This position requires relocation to a CONUS duty location and the ability to meet all DoD and FAA requirements.

Essential Functions

• Acts as Pilot in Command (PIC) of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
• Provide Mission Coordinator/Commander support to the team when not acting as PIC.
• Primarily support higher-tier, longer-endurance systems, driven by national or theater-level customers.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform mission planning and coordination activities under varying airspace conditions.
• Demonstrate sound, timely decision-making based on aircraft performance, mission requirements, and operational safety.
• Maintain a broad and up-to-date situational awareness of current mission operations; quickly gain understanding of current mission target environments and associated dynamics; and be familiar with operational methods and infrastructure.
• Understands government defense industry policies and procedures related to operating aircraft and supporting customer requirements.
• Meets/exceeds minimum performance standards as outlined in the master training syllabi.
• Relocate to CONUS duty location
• Performs other related duties as directed.

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 be a US citizen with a valid US passport.
• Ability to meet combatant command theatre entry requirements (e.g., CENTCOM)
• Ability to meet all DoD Contractor deployment requirements and pass Combat Readiness Course.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pre-employment background check.
• Ability to professionally interface with numerous levels of management, customers, and peers.
• Ability to work extended hours and/or shift work.
• Ability to work in a team environment while accomplishing mission requirements.

Education / Certifications

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must have:(Customer Requirement)
• FAA Private Pilot’s License (PPL)
• Instrument rating
• Must possess a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

Experience

• At least 100+ flight hours on UAS platforms acting as PIC
• Minimum 2-4 years of relative experience and knowledge of basic UAS flight systems and operations.
• Manned Aviation Experience - 500-1000 hours preferred
• UAS Flight Hours (Group 3+ preferred) - 200-500 UAS PIC
• Experience controlling aircraft Beyond Line of Sight and associated data links
• Experience with Piccolo PCC or other Auto Pilot systems
• Work Experience in the aviation field in OCONUS (deployed) / CONUS locations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Constantly required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
Constantly required to view objects up close and distant range with hand eye coordination
Occasionally experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions

• Must meet industry-standard physical requirements to ensure the safe and effective performance of duties. While the role does not typically involve strenuous physical activity, candidates should possess adequate physical fitness and health to withstand the demands of flight operations.

Security Clearance

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

Work Arrangement

This is an OCONUS deployed onsite position. Deployed rotation, 3 months on 3 months off. Approximately 6 months total deployed time per year. Candidate can live anywhere CONUS.

Job Overview

The Crew Chief (CC) position primarily functions as a mechanic on aircraft for a Department of Defense national, theater, operational or tactical level customer. The CC is responsible for the airworthiness of the Aircraft. Responsibilities include scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, fueling, preflight, and launch/recovery of the aircraft. The CC is responsible for keeping the aircraft logbooks up to date and noting and correcting any discrepancies. Also responsible for the accountability of tools, equipment, and parts that they use. The CC shall have a thorough understanding of all physical aspects of the aircraft and be proficient in the use of aircraft checklist. CC shall perform duties using established processes and best practices used in military and/or commercial aviation.

Essential Functions

• Position is responsible for executing all maintenance actions to support on-time delivery of service.
• Creates flight schedules and tracks aircraft specific information for reporting.
• Interprets technical data from blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Conducts aircraft ground fueling and weight and balance in accordance with technical procedures.
• Manages and executes aircraft and engine maintenance as required.
• Ensures the accurate documentation of aircraft maintenance records in accordance with established aviation safety procedures and processes.
• Completes aircraft and engine maintenance as required or needed, in accordance with job guides and maintenance procedures.
• Follows established and normal aviation safety procedures and processes.
• Conducts scheduled inspections and completes follow-up as required.
• Inspects engines, landing gear, instruments, brakes, valves, air conditioning, pumps, pressurized sections, and other aircraft related systems.
• Completes necessary maintenance and repairs/replacements on the aircraft, its subsystems, and components.
• Repairs sheet metal or composite surfaces and assemblies.
• Checks for corrosion, distortion and cracks in the fuselage, wing, tail and other subassemblies with applicable instructions and directives.
• Supports aircraft launch and recovery operations.
• Performs other related duties as directed.
• CC appointed as a Technical Inspector (not a labor category):
• Reviews/inspects work conducted by other personnel.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, job guides, standard operating procedures, and industry best practices.
• Accomplish Associated Paperwork.
• Documents Trends and report them to the Maintenance Manager/Chief of Maintenance.

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

• Must possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearance, or higher (as directed by the contract).
• Must meet all DoD Contractor deployment requirements and pass Combat Reediness Course.
• Must have excellent verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• The ability to professionally interface with numerous levels of management, customers, and peers.
• The ability to work extended hours and/or shift work.
• The ability to work in a team environment while accomplishing mission requirements.
• Ability to perform line and site level maintenance and repairs.
• Excellent organization skills
• Experience installing and maintaining electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical issues, and ability to read electrical diagrams, schematics, and understand the theory of operation.
• Experience with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions and electrical safety measures.
• Experience using multi-meter, oscilloscope, and like equipment to test electrical systems.
• Knowledge and experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems and subsystems.
• Knowledge and experience with Aircraft Technical Manuals (General Systems, Job Guides, Fault Isolation, etc.).
• Manned aviation flight line or UAS flight operations experience.
• Work Experience in aviation field in OCONUS (deployed) location.

Education / Certifications

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must be a US citizen with a valid US passport.
• Must possess current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

Experience

• Minimum 2-4 years of relative experience and knowledge of Aviation Maintenance.
• UAS Maintenance Experience (Group 2+) 2+ years
• OCONUS deployment experience is a must.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: 

Occasionally required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time

Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds

Frequently required to view objects up close and distant range with hand eye coordination

Frequently required to reach overhead and frequently reach at/below shoulder level

Frequently required to operate hand tools, equipment, heavy machinery

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

• Must meet industry-standard physical requirements to ensure the safe and effective performance of duties. While the role does not typically involve strenuous physical activity, candidates should possess adequate physical fitness and health to withstand the demands of flight operations and line maintenance.

Security Clearance

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

Position primarily functions as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Mission Commander on unmanned aircraft for a Department of Defense national, theater, operational or tactical level customer. The AVO is responsible for coordinating ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, crew resource management, and ground & flight safety. The AVO is responsible for tasking of the aircraft from preflight, launch, mission, landing, and post flight operations and to monitoring all vital signs of the aircraft. The AVO is the PIC responsible for safe and legal flight of the air vehicle.

Essential Functions

• Acts as Pilot in Command (PIC) of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
• Provide Mission Coordinator/Commander support to the team when not acting as PIC.
• Primarily supports higher tier, longer endurance systems, driven by national or theater level customers.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform mission planning and coordination activities under varying airspace conditions.
• Must maintain a broad and up-to-date situational awareness of current mission operations; quickly gain understanding of current mission target environments and associated dynamics; and be familiar with operational methods and infrastructure.
• Understands government defense industry policies and procedures related to operating aircraft and supporting customer requirements.
• Meets/exceeds minimum performance standards as outlines in the master training syllabuses.
• Formulates training programs, lesson plans and schedules, based on knowledge of identified training needs, systems requirements, or service needs.
• Selects appropriate instructional procedures or methods such as group instruction, simulation exercises, or and computer-based training.
• Organizes and develops training manuals, testing and evaluation guidelines, and other educational materials.
• Trains assigned personnel in effective tactics, techniques, procedures, policies, and technologies.
• Relocation to CONUS duty location
• Performs other related duties as directed.

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

• At least 100+ flight hours on UAS platforms acting as PIC
• Proficient computer skills: Office Suite, specifically spreadsheets, collaboration/communication applications, and manipulation of Adobe forms a must
• Must be a US citizen with a valid US passport.
• Must possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearance, or higher (as directed by the contract).
• Meet combatant command theatre entry requirements (e.g., CENTCOM)
• Must maintain FAA Class 2 medical
• Must meet all DoD Contractor deployment requirements and pass Combat Readiness Course.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• The ability to professionally interface with numerous levels of management, customers, and peers.
• The ability to work extended hours and/or shift work.
• The ability to work in a team environment while accomplishing mission requirements.
• Work Experience in aviation field in OCONUS (deployed) location.

Education / Certifications

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must have at least an FAA Private Pilot’s License (PPL) with an Instrument rating.
• Must possess current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

Experience

Minimum 2-4 years of relative experience and knowledge of basic UAS flight systems and operations.

• Manned Aviation Experience - 500-1000 hours
• UAS Flight Hours (Group 3+) - 200-500 UAS PIC
• Experience controlling aircraft Beyond Line of Sight and associated data links
• Experience with Piccolo PCC or other Auto Pilot systems
• OCONUS deployment experience is a must.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• Constantly required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
• Constantly required to view objects up close and distant range with hand eye coordination
• Occasionally experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions
• Must meet industry-standard physical requirements to ensure the safe and effective performance of duties. While the role does not typically involve strenuous physical activity, candidates should possess adequate physical fitness and health to withstand the demands of flight operations.

Security Clearance

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

Please note that while we are currently only accepting applications for this opportunity, we will not be hiring for this position until the near future. Your application will be kept on file, and you may be contacted when we begin the hiring process. Thank you for your interest and patience. 

Department of Defense national, theater, operational or tactical level customer. The AVO is responsible for coordinating ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, crew resource management, and ground & flight safety. The AVO is responsible for tasking of the aircraft from preflight, launch, mission, landing, and post flight operations and to monitoring all vital signs of the aircraft. The AVO is the PIC responsible for safe and legal flight of the air vehicle.

Essential Functions

• Acts as Pilot in Command (PIC) of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
• Provide Mission Coordinator/Commander support to the team when not acting as PIC.
• Primarily supports higher tier, longer endurance systems, driven by national or theater level customers.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform mission planning and coordination activities under varying airspace conditions.
• Must maintain a broad and up-to-date situational awareness of current mission operations; quickly gain understanding of current mission target environments and associated dynamics; and be familiar with operational methods and infrastructure.
• Understands government defense industry policies and procedures related to operating aircraft and supporting customer requirements.
• Meets/exceeds minimum performance standards as outlines in the master training syllabuses.
• Formulates training programs, lesson plans and schedules, based on knowledge of identified training needs, systems requirements, or service needs.
• Selects appropriate instructional procedures or methods such as group instruction, simulation exercises, or and computer-based training.
• Organizes and develops training manuals, testing and evaluation guidelines, and other educational materials.
• Trains assigned personnel in effective tactics, techniques, procedures, policies, and technologies.
• Relocation to CONUS duty location
• Performs other related duties as directed.

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

• At least 100+ flight hours on UAS platforms acting as PIC
• Proficient computer skills: Office Suite, specifically spreadsheets, collaboration/communication applications, and manipulation of Adobe forms a must
• Must be a US citizen with a valid US passport.
• Must possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearance, or higher (as directed by the contract).
• Meet combatant command theatre entry requirements (e.g., CENTCOM)
• Must maintain FAA Class 2 medical.
• Must meet all DoD Contractor deployment requirements and pass Combat Readiness Course.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• The ability to professionally interface with numerous levels of management, customers, and peers.
• The ability to work extended hours and/or shift work.
• The ability to work in a team environment while accomplishing mission requirements.
• Work Experience in aviation field in OCONUS (deployed) location.

Education / Certifications

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must have at least an FAA Private Pilot’s License (PPL) with an Instrument rating.
• Must possess current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

Experience

• Minimum 2-4 years of relative experience and knowledge of basic UAS flight systems and operations.
• Manned Aviation Experience - 500-1000 hours
• UAS Flight Hours (Group 3+) - 200-500 UAS PIC
• Experience controlling aircraft Beyond Line of Sight and associated data links.
• Experience with PCC or other Auto Pilot systems
• OCONUS deployment experience is a must.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• Constantly required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
• Constantly required to view objects up close and distant range with hand eye coordination
• Occasionally experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions
• Must meet industry-standard physical requirements to ensure the safe and effective performance of duties. While the role does not typically involve strenuous physical activity, candidates should possess adequate physical fitness and health to withstand the demands of flight operations.

Security Clearance

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