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Air Vehicle Operator - LEA

Job in Fort Bragg, Cumberland County, North Carolina, 28307, USA
Listing for: AEVEX Aerospace
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Air Vehicle Operator 2 - LEA

Work Arrangement

Work Arrangement This is a full-time, on-site position with a waterfall schedule and shift work. Possibility ofCONUS/OCONUS deployments.

Job Overview

This position serves as an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Pilot in Command (PIC), supporting

Department of Defense customers at the national, theater, operational, or tactical level. The AVO is responsible for all aspects of mission planning and execution, including preflight, launch, flight, landing,and post-flight tasks. They also monitor all aircraft systems throughout the mission to ensure safe andlegal operations. The role includes coordinating ground and flight activities, maintaining situational awareness of mission environments, providing Mission Commander support when not acting as PIC, andproducing PowerPoint presentations.

Candidates must have strong technical and communication skills,UAS experience, and the ability to work extended hours in a team-focused, fast-paced operational environment. This position requires relocation to a CONUS duty location and the ability to meet all DoDand FAA requirements.

Essential Functions
  • Acts as Pilot in Command (PIC) of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
  • Provide Mission Coordinator/Commander support to the team when not acting as PIC.
  • Primarily support higher-tier, longer-endurance systems, driven by national or theater-level customers.
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform mission planning and coordination activities under varyingairspace conditions.
  • Demonstrate sound, timely decision-making based on aircraft performance, mission requirements, and operational safety.
  • Maintain a broad and up-to-date situational awareness of current mission operations; quickly gainunderstanding of current mission target environments and associated dynamics; and be familiar with operational methods and infrastructure.
  • Understands government defense industry policies and procedures related to operating aircraftand supporting customer requirements.
  • Meets/exceeds minimum performance standards as outlined in the master training syllabi.
  • Relocate to CONUS duty location
  • Performs other related duties as directed.
Standard Essential Functions
  • Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
  • Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
  • Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Proficient computer skills:
    Office Suite, specifically spreadsheets, collaboration/communicationapplications, and manipulation of Adobe forms a must
  • Must be a US citizen with a valid US passport.
  • Ability to meet combatant command theatre entry requirements (e.g., CENTCOM)
  • Ability to meet all DoD Contractor deployment requirements and pass Combat Readiness Course.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to pre-employment background check.
  • Ability to professionally interface with numerous levels of management, customers, and peers.
  • Ability to work extended hours and/or shift work.
  • Ability to work in a team environment while accomplishing mission requirements.
Education / Certifications
  • Must have a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
  • Must have:(Customer Requirement)
  • FAA Private Pilot’s License (PPL)
  • Instrument rating

    Must possess a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
Experience
  • At least 100+ flight hours on UAS platforms acting as PIC
  • Minimum 2-4 years of relative experience and knowledge of basic UAS flight systems and operations.
  • Manned Aviation Experience - 500-1000 hours preferred
  • Experience controlling aircraft Beyond Line of Sight and associated data links
  • Experience with Piccolo PCC or other Auto Pilot systems
  • Work Experience in the aviation field in OCONUS (deployed) / CONUS locations.
Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Constantly required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds Constantly required to view objects up close and distant range with hand eye coordination Occasionally experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions

  • Must meet industry-standard physical requirements to ensure the safe and effective performance of duties. While the role does not typically involve strenuous physical activity, candidates should possess adequate physical fitness and health to withstand the demands of flight operations.
Security Clearance
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
About AEVEX

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