Field Service Representative - Site Lead

Worker Type

Regular

The Field Service Representative Site Lead (SL) is responsible for overseeing daily operations at both Maritime and Land Based deployed sites, in support of Medium UAS (MUAS) Jump
20 program and other special programs. The SL will daily interact with customer leads and is expected to professionally balance meeting mission needs, contractual requirements and customer expectations. This position will supervise all Jump
20 FSR’s onsite and is accountable for all onsite operations. The SL is responsible for assisting in development of site specific standard operating procedures and for maintaining those standards for the duration of the deployment.

Deployment rotations are typically 5 months on site and 2 months off site. There are very little to no job requirements during the time off between deployments and Site Leads can live anywhere they choose.

• Responsible for day-to-day operations on site to include COMSEC program
• HAZMAT program
• Air and ground safety programs
• Quality assurance
• All air operations and upholding flight standards and discipline
• Scheduling of flights to meet mission objective
• Maintenance program oversight
• FSR mentorship and evaluation
• All inventory controls to include government furnished property (GFP), high value asset (HVA), and general inventories
• Be the primary point of contact with customer/user
• Providing briefings on operations (Pre and Post Flight) and site status to the local customer
• Cultivate a professional, cohesive team site environment leading to efficient and affective operations
• Daily, weekly, monthly reports as required
• Report any deficiencies or issues to maintain the mission readiness rate of the deployed site
• Other duties; as assigned, to meet operational intent of the deployed site
• Potential to assist in other internal AV duties (IRAD, Training, FAT, etc) on a non-standard basis

• Previous OCONUS unmanned systems operations experience
• 5+ years’ experience in planning and leading operations in a supervisory role
• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities necessary to brief Senior Operations leadership and maintain a cohesive atmosphere among site personnel
• Knowledge of military organizational dynamics
• AVO – UAV operator experience (1000 hours)
• MECH – VTOL UAV experience (3 Years). Rotor exp (3 years). FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred
• Able to qualify for and maintain FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Special Operations experience is preferred
• Site Lead experience in support of Tier I special forces preferred

• Demonstrated people management and leadership qualities
• Possess outstanding interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and work without supervision
• Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or 5 years past experience in manned and/or unmanned aviation either fixed wing or rotorcraft
• Be available to do extended OCONUS travel for 5-month deployments

• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Able to pass medical screening, and background investigation
• Ability to lift 35 to 100 pounds
• Ability to travel OCONUS
• Ability to obtain Class 2 Medical Assessment
• Ability to live on Maritime Vessels (upholding a standard of physical and emotional fitness)

• U.S. Citizen required, per ITAR definition, and contract requirements
• Active Secret or TS level clearance
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignment
• Ability to apply and setup GOVT accounts for maintaining communications on the high side

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The salary range for this role is: $116,500 - $164,850. Aero Vironment 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.

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