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AeroVironment
US Regional
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Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
The Field Service Representative will begin their AV career by going through our extended training course (satisfactorily passing this course is a job requirement). Upon receiving certification Field Service Representatives (FSR's) are deployed to Forward Operating Base or Maritime sites to be part of personnel teams. FSRs are trained as Mechanics and Operators and assigned additional duties on site. Deployment rotations can vary and travel is expected at least 75% of the time.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):
Bachelor’s degree in related discipline is required or equivalent combination or education, training with 2-5 years' experience in manned or unmanned aviation either fixed wing or rotorcraft as a pilot, flight engineer or mechanic
Active SECRET or TS Clearance level
AVO -- UAV operator experience (1000 hours). Fixed wing experience (500 hours).
MECH -- UAV experience (2-5 Years). Rotor experience (2-5 years). FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred.
Fluent in computers, networking, and various GUI programs.
Ability to work well in a team environment, with little to no amenities.
Maritime experience operating UAS platforms.
Willingness to travel regularly and for extended periods within continental United States (CONUS) - land and maritime
Willingness to travel regularly and for extended periods to outside continental United States (OCONUS) - land and maritime
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Previous OCONUS unmanned systems operations experience in a US military services environment is desirable
Demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills.
Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignment.
Must have the ability to work with little or no supervision and exercise independent judgment on a regular basis.
Should be accustomed to isolation and is expected to work long irregular hours, weekends and holidays and in difficult situations and environments.
Clearance Level
Secret
The salary range for this role is:
$29 - $44
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.
This 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’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s 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 § 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.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.
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 is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.
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