AeroVironment is a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems.
Field Operations Manager
Location
California
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$101K - $143.3K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Field Operations Manager
AeroVironment
• 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) • 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 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, and other internal/external training tools as required • Able to plan and execute a dynamic schedule and solve last-minute customer demands • Coordinates with Trade Compliance on international training and demonstrations to ensure compliance
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Engineering or Management
- 8 + years experience in Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Tactical Missile Systems operational use and training for commercial and military customers
- 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.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401K with company matching
- 9/80 work schedule
- paid holiday shutdown
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