UAS Operator / Trainer BirdsEyeView Aerobotics – Gainesville, FL

BirdsEyeView Aerobotics is a startup company that designs and manufactures small unmanned aircraft systems (www.birdseyeview.aero). Our goal is to make flying robots accessible to everyday people in everyday environments. We are looking for a full-time associate with a strong work ethic and a passion for developing cutting edge technology to join our team in the Gainesville, FL area.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Training customers to operate the FireFLY6 small unmanned aircraft system (UAS)
• Continually striving to improve the training program based on customer experiences
• Communicating with both novice and advanced users at the appropriate level
• Working with Engineering to test and evaluate system updates or improvements
• Conducting bench, ground, and flight testing of the FireFLY6 UAS
• Documenting and reporting operations, test configurations, and test results
• Troubleshooting system malfunctions
• Providing technical support to customers

Required skills include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Remote Pilot certificate, or eligibility to obtain one
• Proficiency in mechanical assembly and repair, including soldering and electronics installation
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working remotely with little direct supervision
• Personality that professionally and intelligently represents the Company
• Ability to travel both within the US and abroad for customer training and demonstrations

Preferred skills include:

• 2-year technical degree or relevant experience with small UAS and operational scenarios
• Advanced UAS operation, Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development, and/or UAS training experience
• Experience with multirotor and/or remote-controlled aircraft
• Experience with network and radio communication
• Experience with Mission Planner or other UAS mission planning software

Job Type: Full-time