Air Vehicle Pilot​/Air Vehicle Operator- Group

Overview

Join a Company Where You Can Make a Real Impact & Own a Piece of the Future

Are you energized by the idea of helping a company grow smarter, serve our customers better, and connect more deeply? Do you thrive in an environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work drives real results? If so, we’d love to meet you.

We’re a mid‑size, employee‑owned company on a mission to create meaningful value for both our employees and our customers. That means we’re not just looking for someone to fill a seat — we’re looking for someone who wants to build, innovate, and evolve with us.

Our company primarily serves the Navy and other Department of Defense clients, offering a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a difference.

AVIAN is looking for an Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Air Vehicle Operator (AVO)/Air Vehicle Pilot (AVP) to operate Group 1‑3 platforms during research development test & evaluation (RDT&E) flight requirements. The UAS AVO/AVP may serve as both an internal/external AVO/AVP and ground launch/recovery crew.

• Pilot UAS Group 1‑3 aircraft during RDT&E flight requirements.
• Serve as a UAS operator, internal/external AVO/AVP and ground launch/recovery crew as required.
• Support ground maintenance and testing of assigned UAS.
• Support test data collection compilation efforts by ensuring that all data items are collected, annotated, and delivered to test data analysis facilities as required.
• Participate in pre‑mission planning for test missions.
• Planning, executing, and reporting for developmental test projects.
• Coordinating with project engineers to develop test points, test cards, and test metrics.
• Writing test reports.
• Communicating with project stakeholders on results and mission impact.

• Education: High School Diploma
• • The candidate will serve as UAS operator, both internal operator (utilizing a console inside a ground control station) and as an external operator (controlling the air vehicle using a controller box /tablet).
  • When not in control of an air vehicle, the AVO/AVP may also be required to act as ground launch/recovery crew as required.
  • Minimum Secret Clearance;
    Top Secret desired.
  • Ability to get and maintain an FAA Class 2 medical certificate.
  • Due to the sensitivity of customer‑related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Salary range: $110,000 to $125,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.)

• Familiar with EW, Radar and Electro‑Optical Counter UAS Systems and test techniques and methods.
• Relevant flight time in larger, semi‑automatic, Group 2/3 air vehicles (such as Scan Eagle, Aero Sonde).
• Group 1‑3 UAS;
  Rotary and Fixed Wing Pilot designations.
• Experience with NAVAIR Test Planning and Reporting processes.
• Team Leadership Experience – Manpower, Planning, Scheduling, Resource Allocation; familiarity with PAX River Airspace, its use and scheduling.
• Previous AVP Instructor Qualification.

• See opportunities where others see routine.
• Are curious, collaborative, and passionate about making things better.
• Enjoy connecting dots across teams, tools, and tasks.
• Believe in doing the right thing the right way — even when no one’s watching.
• Play an active role in our growth, using your ideas and initiative to shape how we work, serve, and succeed together.
• Embrace a “one team” mindset knowing we are stronger together through trust, transparency, and teamwork.
• Understand the power of ownership — and are excited to be part of an employee‑owned culture.

• Employee Ownership
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  We’re not just building a company — we’re building a legacy. As an employee‑owner, you’ll share in our success and have a direct stake in our future.
• Real Growth
  :
  We’re expanding, evolving, and exploring new ways to serve. Your contributions will shape our direction and help us grow stronger.
• Purpose‑Driven Work
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  Every improvement you help make is one that adds value — not just for us, but for the people and missions we support.
• Culture of Collaboration
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  We’re big enough to take on…