An Airborne Sensor Operator (CA), also known as an Airborne Surveillance Specialist, is responsible for operating and maintaining various sensor systems aboard aircraft. They work closely with pilots and mission commanders to collect and analyze data for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance purposes.
- This is a seasonal job from May- November
- 12 hour days
- Location is in Palmdale/Lancaster area
- Housing, Per diem and Car provided
Essential Functions
- Operate a combination of E/O IR sensors, mapping systems, and communications equipment to include troubleshooting mission equipment issues that may arise during mission operation
- Responsible for data acquisition of fire incident mission equipment suite providing analysis and dissemination of multi-source collections
- Apply system knowledge and analysis techniques, procedures, and coordinate with customers, hardware team, software team, and functional experts within AEVEX to maximize mission effectiveness
- Use a combination of maturity, skill, CRM, and experience to function safely and effectively as an aircrew member in a temporary flight restriction (TFR) and Fire Traffic Area (FTA) environment for fire incidents
- Conduct operational checks of mission and communications equipment as required
- Responsible for the design, development, documentation, and testing of fielded and prototypes based on customer or engineering design specifications
- Execute all assigned pre-flight, mission flight, and post-flight duties as required to safely and effectively operate mission systems supporting initial/extended attack. This includes mission planning, pre-briefings, mission system inspection, operation, troubleshooting, post-flight inspections, debriefings, fire activity product preparation and distribution, and mission documentation
- Responsible for the documentation, testing, and/or modification of computer configurations and mission operating systems
- Perform sensor upgrades, mission system maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Maintain supporting team updated on systems status and requires maintenance actions as well as reporting spares necessary to maintain an operational readiness
- Liaison with the program management team, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient mission accomplishment.
Standard Essential Functions:
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications:
- Aircraft ICS communication experience required.
- SATCOM and data link experience required.
- Air-to-air and Air-to-Ground communication coordination experience required.
- Relevant ISR or IAA mission/intelligence product support experience required.
- Full Motion Video (FMV) i.e. FLIR 380HD/HDc, MX-15/20/25 or similar experience required.
- Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) software i.e. ArcMap, Google Earth, or similar experience required.
- Comfortable with Windows environments and Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Manned aviation experience required (C-12, P3, DHC-8, KA, etc.).
- Detail-oriented and capable of working in a team environment.
- Experience with the United States Forest Service or similar agencies desired.
Education / Certifications:
- Bachelors degree preferred
- Have or be able to obtain an FAA Class II medical certificate or military equivalent
Experience:
- Three years experience at Airborne Sensor Operations (manned) desired
Physical Requirements:
- Constantly required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Occasionally required to operate motor vehicle
- Occasionally experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions
Security Clearance:
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.
About AEVEX Aerospace
AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
