The Engineering Flight Test Specialist III acts as remote pilot in command for unmanned aircraft systems or vehicles, conducting flight testing, acceptance test protocols, and internal/external demonstrations. The role involves preparing post-flight reports, ensuring safety protocol adherence, providing feedback on aircraft performance, and managing flight test equipment and inventory. The specialist also performs flight demonstrations and solves problems that arise during testing.

Responsibilities

Prepares detailed post flight test reporting and is required to report, follow and ensure adherence to all safety protocols
Provides pertinent feedback to various department personnel on observed aircraft performance
Performs flight demonstrations (also in charge of demo equipment, planning, travel, etc.)
Responsible for acceptance quality control ("QC") system testing before flight test and after flight test
Manages flight teams inventory and ensure all equipment is in good working order
Responsible for checking in and out flight test-owned equipment
Analyzes and solves problems that develop during flight testing
Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Exhibits understanding of implications of work and makes recommendations for solutoins
Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may serve as informal team leader
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
4 - 6 years of relevant work experience is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience working with manufacturing systems, processes and procedures
Requires intermediate to advanced computer operation skills, including familiarity with MS Word and Excel
Experienced in controlling systems (i.e. RC Aircraft) requiring quick thinking, quick reactions, awareness of subsystem failure symptoms and quickly adapting/responding with appropriate emergency procedures
Must have and maintain a clean DMV record, in order to drive company vehicles
Ability to travel within the Continental U.S. in support of flight testing (Frequent)
Required to pass FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft exam
Will be required to pass an Annual Proficiency And Readiness Test (APART)

Nice to have

AA degree or Vocational Training in related discipline is preferred
RC/UAS experience is desired
Prior Military and/or Aviation experience is preferred

Benefits

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. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.