AeroVironment
Summary
The Field Operations Manager plans, coordinates and conducts Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUAS), Tactical Missile System (TMS) and Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) training, field demonstrations, and customer service visits (CSV) both domestic and internationally.
Position Responsibilities
Tracking of fielded assets, proposal writing, and budget management
Coordinates and works closely with multiple customers on training, demonstrations, and customer service visits, as well as various other operational requests worldwide
Interacts with the Airworthiness & Safety authorities as required to ensure airworthiness and safety standards are implemented
Identifies design and operational deficiencies and recommends improvements to Product Line Management
Collaborates with Program Managers, Engineers, Business Development and Product Line Management to ensure Field Operations involvement during all phases of planning, development, and fielding
Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, reports to and advises leadership team on all matters pertaining to field training and field demonstration events
Assists in development of operator manuals, checklists, FSR certification and currency programs as well as other internal and external training tools as required
Able to plan and execute a dynamic schedule and solve rigorous and last-minute customer demands
Coordinates with Trade Compliance on international training and demonstrations to ensure compliance
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor's degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Engineering or Management required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
8 + years experience in Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Tactical Missile Systems operational use and training for commercial and military customers, including recent operational experience with SUAS, TMS or UGV products
3+ years of formal instructor experience
Military leadership experience preferred: Special Operations Forces, Infantry, Unmanned Aircraft Operations or maintenance background highly preferred
Must be able to obtain a Secret and likely a Top-Secret clearance
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Strong communication, active listening, judgement, decision-making, critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and presentation skills
Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity
Inspires, motivates and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision; ensures that individuals and teams are working in a manner consistent with organizational values
Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation, while helping others deal with the effects of change
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one\'s own interests
Physical Demands
Ability to travel both domestic and international up to 50% of the time
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and traverse across uneven ground and varying terrain (Somewhat Frequent)
Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance
Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.
The salary range for this role is: 98,432 - 139,650
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement The position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment\u2019s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment\u2019s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR \u00a7 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
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
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
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Position Responsibilities
Tracking of fielded assets, proposal writing, and budget management
Coordinates and works closely with multiple customers on training, demonstrations, and customer service visits, as well as various other operational requests worldwide
Interacts with the Airworthiness & Safety authorities as required to ensure airworthiness and safety standards are implemented
Identifies design and operational deficiencies and recommends improvements to Product Line Management
Collaborates with Program Managers, Engineers, Business Development and Product Line Management to ensure Field Operations involvement during all phases of planning, development, and fielding
Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, reports to and advises leadership team on all matters pertaining to field training and field demonstration events
Assists in development of operator manuals, checklists, FSR certification and currency programs as well as other internal and external training tools as required
Able to plan and execute a dynamic schedule and solve rigorous and last-minute customer demands
Coordinates with Trade Compliance on international training and demonstrations to ensure compliance
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor's degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Engineering or Management required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
8 + years experience in Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Tactical Missile Systems operational use and training for commercial and military customers, including recent operational experience with SUAS, TMS or UGV products
3+ years of formal instructor experience
Military leadership experience preferred: Special Operations Forces, Infantry, Unmanned Aircraft Operations or maintenance background highly preferred
Must be able to obtain a Secret and likely a Top-Secret clearance
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Strong communication, active listening, judgement, decision-making, critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and presentation skills
Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity
Inspires, motivates and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision; ensures that individuals and teams are working in a manner consistent with organizational values
Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation, while helping others deal with the effects of change
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one\'s own interests
Physical Demands
Ability to travel both domestic and international up to 50% of the time
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and traverse across uneven ground and varying terrain (Somewhat Frequent)
Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance
Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.
The salary range for this role is: 98,432 - 139,650
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement The position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment\u2019s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment\u2019s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR \u00a7 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
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
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
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