What are the responsibilities and job description for the Air Vehicle Operator 4 position at GST Holdings LLC?
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:
- 8 yrs of AVO work
- AA/Bachelor's or equivalent experience
- > 2,000 hours flying experience
- FAA Class II Medical Certificate, 1000 hrs UAS PIC, Previous engineering <200hrs, and experimental <10hrs fight test experience
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
- Commercial pilot license w/ instrument rating
- > 1,000 hrs ULTRA or LEAP Flight Experience
Competitive pay with full benefits package and paid time off