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Air Vehicle Operator 2

GST Holdings LLC
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

General:  Support customer flight operations by performing duties as an AVO. Mission location will be disclosed at time of interview/hire. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead operation of UAS in accordance with applicable regulatory flight approvals

• Follow and execute test plans and test cards, in conjunction with test engineering and mission operations

• Coordinates ground and flight operations including mission planning, execution, and debriefing; safe operation of the aircraft; aircrew resource management; and customer coordination. 

• Assist with non-routine experimental program

• Provides recommendations for manual updates, and flexible enough to adapt to sudden changes in mission tasking.

• Provides advice and feedback on corrective actions.

• Provides technical assistance and guidance to other technical personnel.

• Work with engineering on functionality issues and procedure updates.

• Communicate with engineering on product performance and functionality issues.

• Assist the Technical support group with our customer needs for technical support.

• Supports the operations and testing of UAS platforms

• Follow all safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions to supervisor


Minimum Requirements:

  • 4-6 yrs of AVO work
  • HS Diploma/Associate's
  • 600-1,000 hours flying experience
  • FAA Class II Medical Certificate / 200-500 hours UAS Pilot in Command (PIC)
  • Ability to work extended hours and shift work

 

Preferred Experience:

  • Piccolo Experience; Demonstrated experience flying inter-country missions; Payload and Gimbal Operating Experience; FAA Instrument Rating; FAA Commercial Pilot License
  • Graduate from group 3 DOD UAS Course or FAA private pilot license
  • 100-500 hrs ULTRA or LEAP Flight Experience 


Competitive pay with full benefits package and paid time off 

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