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Air Vehicle Operator 2

AEVEX · Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
55 days
AEVEX's roles stay open a median of 56 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of AEVEX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at AEVEX
high
44 stale, 2 reposted of 58 open
Hiring momentum
85 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-28

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from AEVEX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AEVEX.

About this role

The Air Vehicle Operator 2 primarily functions as the Pilot in Command (PIC) or Mission Commander on unmanned aircraft for Department of Defense operations. Responsibilities include coordinating flight operations, mission planning, and ensuring safety during all phases of flight. The role also involves training personnel and maintaining situational awareness of mission environments.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of AEVEX as an employer.

What you need

  • At least 100+ flight hours on UAS platforms acting as PIC
  • Proficient computer skills: Office Suite, specifically spreadsheets, collaboration/communication applications, and manipulation of Adobe forms
  • Must be a US citizen with a valid US passport
  • Must possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearance, or higher
  • Meet combatant command theatre entry requirements
  • Must maintain FAA Class 2 medical

Nice to have

  • Manned Aviation Experience - 500-1000 hours
  • UAS Flight Hours (Group 3+) - 200-500 UAS PIC
  • Experience with Piccolo PCC or other Auto Pilot systems

What you get

  • 401(k)-retirement plan
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage
  • Professional development funds
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Requires relocation to CONUS duty location
  • Role involves extended hours and/or shift work
  • Experience in OCONUS (deployed) locations is mandatory

Summarised from AEVEX's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by AEVEX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-28. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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