UAS Operator

Tech Center - Winchester, Virginia full timeRemote

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Hevenaerotech The UAS Operator at Heven AeroTech operates hydrogen powered Hybrid VTOL and Multirotor Unmanned Aerial Systems, supporting post-production flights, technical demonstrations, customer training, and field support. The role includes maintaining system health and readiness and providing user perspective feedback.

Responsibilities

Operate Air Vehicles, Ground Control Systems, Ground Support Equipment, payloads, radios, and associated equipment during demonstration and test flights.
Support and perform post-production flights, technical demonstrations, and customer training plans.
Maintain overall state of health and readiness of UAS systems including Ground Control Systems, Ground Support Equipment, and Air Vehicles.
Maintain logbooks and system configuration records for systems in custody.
Provide user perspective feedback and improvement suggestions.
Assist with fine-tuning training and instructional documentation.
Assist with issue reproduction, data collection, configuration verification, and controlled test execution.

Qualification

Ability to execute approved test cardsStrong discipline in pre-flightAbility to inspectStrong troubleshootingCollaborativeExperience with militaryExperience with manual flight controlPhysical Requirements

Required

Minimum of 4 years military or commercial UAS operations experience in deployed or testing environment.
Experience drafting and / or maintaining logbooks, maintenance records, configuration records, and discrepancy documentation in a controlled operational or test environment.
Ability to execute approved test cards, checklists, and flight plans while remaining within defined operational limitations and / or test parameters.
Strong discipline in pre-flight, post-flight, configuration control, and anomaly documentation processes.
Ability to present technical data to diverse audiences.
Proven ability to maintain and optimize complex systems, including preventative maintenance.
Ability to inspect, install, troubleshoot, and perform basic repairs on payload and radio integration harnesses under engineering direction.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
Commitment to maintaining and improving safety for personnel and equipment.
Collaborative, professional, and effective in conflict resolution.
Active DOD Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain).
Active Class 2 FAA Medical Certification (or ability to obtain).

Preferred

Experience with military, fixed wing VTOL or multirotor, and Group 2+ categories in operational or test environments.
Military or civilian UAS / aviation instructor experience.
Experience supporting developmental flight testing, ground testing, iron bird testing, or controlled system checkout activities.
Experience with STANAG 4586 GCS with software such as Vigilant Spirit
Experience with SOCOM Modular Payload standards.
Experience with manual flight control.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs regularly.

Benefits

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