Airbus · 19 hours ago
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator Lvl II
Bingen, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$26.33/hr - $43.51/hr
5+ years expAirbus is a leader in aerospace innovation, and they are seeking a Level II Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator to support critical missions and system readiness. The role involves preparing customer aircraft, providing technical support, and conducting flight tests to ensure operational excellence.
AerospaceManufacturingCommercial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare customer aircraft for acceptance, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and payloads
Perform inventory and inspection of all parts of the system to ensure compliance with company standards
Identify discrepancies and provide feedback for solutions to ensure all products meet compliance standards post-delivery
Provide testing results and issues to HO Flight Operations & Demo
Conduct pre-installation site surveys to assess requirements and potential challenges
Liaise with customer representatives to capture requirements, resolve issues, and facilitate technical interactions
Perform on-site system installation, configuration, and testing of equipment for maritime and land deployments
Ensure compliance with all required non-production Service Bulletins and regulatory standards
Document site settings and configurations accurately for future reference and auditing
Respond to urgent field repair needs, conduct site assessments, and perform other tasks as required as part of Quick Reaction Teams
Provide Operations support, providing guidance and solutions for operational issues
Train lower-level employees in field support and troubleshooting techniques
Perform Post production test and acceptance flights
Coordinate and perform engineering test flights and support integration of new technologies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Assist, as needed, in the development and implementation of new testing procedures and protocols to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Provide periodic support for special projects or initiatives within the Flight Operations department, as needed
Push innovation by proposing and developing improvement and or new features in a fast track prototyping environment
Qualification
Required
Be a High School Graduate or equivalent
Have five (5) + years aviation experience in system integration and demonstrations
Ability to create detailed reports, documentation, and correspondence
Able to independently assess aircraft issues and install components
Ability to travel ~60% of the time, both domestic and international
Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (for example, a U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Preferred
Technical/Associate's/Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent with related experience in an aviation environment
FAA Part 107
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Short and Long-term Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid time off including paid holidays
Tuition Assistance
Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria
Company
Airbus
Airbus designs, manufactures, and delivers aerospace products, services, and solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fokke Mentjes
Vice President - Head of Cabin and Cargo Electronics
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Antje Bulmann
Venture Lead Direct Air Capture
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