Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator Lvl III

Este rol de UAS Operator III en el programa Flexrotor de Airbus Helicopters actúa como puente entre los equipos de ingeniería y producción y las operaciones de campo globales. Supervisará demostraciones con clientes en plataformas terrestres y marítimas, liderará pruebas de vuelo industriales y garantizará el rendimiento de los sistemas aéreos no tripulados Flexrotor en entornos de misión crítica. Incluye coordinación de sitios, soporte técnico en campo, pruebas de vuelo y mentoría de operadores.

Responsibilities

• Supervise demonstration from site preparation up to flight operations as well as all administrative and logistics aspects
• Prepare delivered aircraft and be responsible for customer acceptance of aircraft, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and payloads.
• Supervise inventory and inspection of all parts of the system to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Identify discrepancies and implement solutions to ensure all products meet compliance standards post-delivery.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to address issues found during integration and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain detailed records of integration procedures, results, and corrective actions taken.
• Collaborate with HO Flight Operations & Demo to continuously improve integration processes and product quality.
• Train and mentor employees in aircraft flight operations and maintenance, demonstration and integration procedures.
• Report testing results and issues to HO Flight Operations & Demo.
• Conduct pre-installation site surveys to assess requirements and potential challenges.
• Coordinate installation activities with third-party contractors to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Liaise with customer representatives to capture requirements, resolve issues, and facilitate technical interactions.
• Install and configure systems and sites for operations, whether on land or maritime platforms.
• Perform administrative functions to support demonstrations, including maintaining records, scheduling, and coordinating logistics.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for demonstration and integration personnel, including arranging accommodation and transportation for on-site installations and operations support
• Coordinate with customers to complete all documentation and processes required for flight operations, including ATC Letters of Authorization (LOA), Aircraft Emergency Procedures, and other necessary activities.
• Maintain detailed records of site setup procedures, results, and corrective actions taken.
• Provide detailed reports to customers regarding site settings, configurations, and site setup results.
• Perform on-site system installation, configuration, and testing of equipment for maritime and land deployment.
• Ensure compliance with all required non-production Service Bulletins and regulatory standards.
• Conduct functional tests on Flexrotor UAS systems using approved procedures.
• Document site settings and configurations accurately for future reference and auditing.
• Provide thorough turnover to the Deployed Field Service Representative (FSR) Team on installed system configurations.
• Train team operators in on-site installation and system configuration field support and troubleshooting techniques
• Report installation progress and issues to HO Flight Operations & Demo.
• Respond to urgent field repair needs, conduct site assessments, and perform other tasks as required as part of Quick Reaction Teams.
• Offer technical support for deployed operations, troubleshooting problems in the field promptly and efficiently.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Operations support, providing guidance and solutions for operational issues.
• Supervise all operations internally to support ground running and flight-testing activities for post-production A/C and development flight test
• Monitor the right application of testing procedures and associated records and ensure continuous improvement of testing procedures and process related to internal flight operations
• Ensure all documents and flight operations processes comply with company and government audit standards.
• Participate in periodic training sessions or workshops to stay updated on industry developments and best practices.
• Support ad-hoc requests or tasks from management to meet departmental objectives and goals.
• Support to training organizations (Those operators with their experience should contribute to improve the training and also help when training is lacking of resources.
• Push innovation by proposing and developing improvement and or new features in a fast-track prototyping environment.

Requirements

• Be a High School Graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of eight (8) years of aviation experience in system integrations and demonstrations, supporting mission critical operations
• Mission planning and site leadership
• Demo and Flight Operations (UAS)
• Ability to travel **~**60% of the time, both domestic and international
• Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (for example, a U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Nice to have

• Technical/Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent with related experience in an aviation environment
• FAA Part 107

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
• As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• Hourly range based on the required profile: $36.00 - $59.00/hour. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. This position offers the following benefits: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, Short and Long-term Disability insurance, 401(k), Paid time off including paid holidays, Tuition Assistance, Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria. These are our current benefit offerings for the current plan year and are subject to change without notice.