# Engineering Flight Test Specialist III

Hiring organization: [AeroVironment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/aerovironment)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/3424d662-846f-42a9-91e6-4ea358d50c0a

Listed on AeroVironment's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Moorpark, CA
- Salary: 31 – 48 USD per hour

## Summary

This role pilots unmanned aircraft systems during flight testing and quality assurance operations, requiring FAA certification and extensive hands-on experience with remote-controlled systems. It suits someone with 4-6 years in manufacturing or aerospace who thrives on technical problem-solving, outdoor fieldwork, and travel-heavy assignments.

_Our summary, not AeroVironment's wording._

## Skills named

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

## Required

- High school diploma or GED
- 4-6 years relevant work experience
- Experience with manufacturing systems and procedures
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills
- RC or control systems experience
- FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft certification
- Clean DMV record
- Frequent travel within Continental U.S.
- Pass Annual Proficiency And Readiness Test (APART)
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
- Ability to throw objects up to 16 lbs over shoulder
- Maintain visual line of sight of aircraft up to 1 km away
- Good manual dexterity for assembly/disassembly
- Secret security clearance

## Nice to have

- Associate degree or vocational training in related field
- Prior military experience
- Prior aviation experience
- RC/UAS experience

Apply on AeroVironment's site: https://avav.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AVAV/job/Moorpark-CA/Engineering-Flight-Test-Specialist-III_8293