Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator Lvl III

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [email protected] Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination   (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación  (Spanish) Job Description: Are you an experienced aviation professional who thrives at the intersection of flight operations, engineering, and real-world customer deployment? We are seeking a Flexrotor UAS Operator III to serve as the critical bridge between our engineering/production teams and our global field operations. In this high-impact, hands-on role, you won’t just be behind a desk—you’ll be supervising customer demonstrations on land and maritime platforms, leading industrial flight tests, and ensuring our cutting-edge Flexrotor unmanned aerial systems (UAS) perform flawlessly in mission-critical environments worldwide. Meet the Team: The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most sophisticated small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea. Your Working Environment: Nestled in the heart of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it's solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you’ll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Northwest has to offer! How We Care for You: Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility. As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.    Your Challenges: System Demonstration and site preparation/coordination: 50% Supervise demonstration from site preparation up to flight operations as well as all administrative and logistics aspects  Prepare delivered aircraft and be responsible for customer acceptance of aircraft, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and payloads. Supervise inventory and inspection of all parts of the system to ensure compliance with company standards. Identify discrepancies and implement solutions to ensure all products meet compliance standards post-delivery. Coordinate with key stakeholders to address issues found during integration and ensure timely resolution. Maintain detailed records of integration procedures, results, and corrective actions taken. Collaborate with HO Flight Operations & Demo to continuously improve integration processes and product quality.  Train and mentor employees in aircraft flight operations and maintenance, demonstration and integration procedures. Report testing results and issues to HO Flight Operations & Demo. Conduct pre-installation site surveys to assess requirements and potential challenges. Coordinate installation activities with third-party contractors to ensure timely and accurate execution. Liaise with customer representatives to capture requirements, resolve issues, and facilitate technical interactions. Install and configure systems and sites for operations, whether on land or maritime platforms. Perform administrative functions to support demonstrations, including maintaining records, scheduling, and coordinating logistics. Coordinate travel arrangements for demonstration and integration personnel, including arranging accommodation and transportation for on-site installations and operations support Coordinate with customers to complete all documentation and processes required for flight operations, including ATC Letters of Authorization (LOA), Aircraft Emergency Procedures, and other necessary activities. Maintain detailed records of site setup procedures, results, and corrective actions taken. Provide detailed reports to customers regarding site settings, configurations, and site setup results. Field technical support, system testing and configuration: 25% Perform on-site system installation, configuration, and testing of equipment for maritime and land deployment. Ensure compliance with all required non-production Service Bulletins and regulatory standards. Conduct functional tests on Flexrotor UAS systems using approved procedures. Document site settings and configurations accurately for future reference and auditing. Provide thorough turnover to the Deployed Field Service Representative (FSR) Team on installed system configurations.  Train team operators in on-site installation and system configuration field support and troubleshooting techniques Report installation progress and issues to HO Flight Operations & Demo. Respond to urgent field repair needs, conduct site assessments, and perform other