Air Vehicle Pilot​/Air Vehicle Operator- Group

Overview

Join a Company Where You Can Make a Real Impact – and 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-sized, 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.

About the Role

AVIAN is looking for an Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Air Vehicle Operator (AVO)/Air Vehicle Pilot (AVP) to operate Group 1-2 (below 55 pound) and/or radio controlled (RC) equivalent platforms during research development test & evaluation (RDT&E) flight evolutions. The UAS AVO/AVP may also serve as both an internal/external AVO/AVP and ground launch/recovery crew.

• Operate Group 1-2 UAS, and/or RC equivalent aircraft during RDT&E ground and flight evolutions, while controlling the air vehicle using a transmitter/controller box /tablet.
• The AVO/AVP may also serve as a Group 1-2 UAS operator utilizing internal (ground control station or similar hardware) control of the aircraft.
• When not in control of an air vehicle, the AVO/AVP may also be required to act as ground launch/recovery crew.
• Support ground maintenance of RC/UAS systems.
• 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 briefing 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Education
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  High School Diploma
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in any combination of the areas listed under Desired Qualifications
• Ability to get and maintain an FAA Class 2 medical certificate.
• Significant previous experience with Group 1-2 UAS and/or significant previous experience with RC aircraft up to 55 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
  
  Minimum Secret Clearance;
  Top Secret desired.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Familiar with EW, Radar and Electro-Optical Counter UAS Systems and test techniques and methods.
• Familiarity with autopilot systems to include Ardu Pilot and Pix Hawk.
• Design/build/tuning experience with RC and/or UAS aircraft.
• Previous Group 1-2 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 UAS/RC Instructor Qualification

Salary range: $95,000 - $129,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.)

You’ll Succeed Here If You

• 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

Why Join Us?

• 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.
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