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Senior UAS Operator

Heven AeroTech
Location
Bingen, WA
Posted
16 days ago
Department
151 - Flight Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Minimum of 8 years military or commercial UAS operations experience in deployed or testing environment
  • Experience drafting and / or maintaining logbooks, maintenance records, configuration records, and discrepancy documentation in a controlled operational or test environment
  • Ability to execute approved test cards, checklists, and flight plans while remaining within defined operational limitations and / or test parameters
  • Strong discipline in pre-flight, post-flight, configuration control, and anomaly documentation processes
  • Ability to present technical data to diverse audiences
  • Proven ability to maintain and optimize complex systems, including preventative maintenance
Nice to have
  • Experience with military, fixed wing VTOL or multirotor, and Group 2+ categories in operational or test environments
  • Military or civilian UAS / aviation instructor experience
  • Experience supporting developmental flight testing, ground testing, iron bird testing, or controlled system checkout activities
  • Experience with STANAG 4586 GCS with software such as Vigilant Spirit
  • Experience with SOCOM Modular Payload standards
What the job really is

The Senior UAS Operator at Heven AeroTech will lead a team in flight operations, focusing on post-production flights, technical demonstrations, and training for hydrogen-powered drones. Responsibilities include maintaining the readiness of UAS systems, providing feedback for system improvements, and supporting engineering efforts through testing and troubleshooting. The role requires travel to flight test ranges and involves both operational and technical tasks.

Benefits
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off/sick
  • Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability
Things to weigh
  • No remote work mentioned; position may require significant travel and outdoor work in varying conditions
  • Active DOD Secret Clearance required, which may limit applicant pool
  • Position not eligible for visa sponsorship; must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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