Autonomous GSE Operator

Aerovect

Atlanta, GA

On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience operating specialty vehicles in airside environments and a background in safety-critical infrastructure.

Best fit for

Candidates with experience in airside environments and supervisory roles in vehicle operations
— “Experience operating in Airside Environments”
Individuals who have operated or supervised autonomous machinery in complex settings
— “Experience operating an autonomous vehicle, or overseeing operations of autonomous machinery”
Professionals with a track record of maintaining safety and accountability in high-stakes settings
— “Attention to detail, professionalism, care, and personal accountability – combined with a deep passion for safety – are key attributes required for the position.”

Things to consider

Flexible hours are required, including weekend work
— “Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends”
Candidates must be prepared to pass federal background checks and obtain an airport security badge
— “Must be able to pass federal background checks and receive and maintain issuance of an airport security badge”

How to stand out

Highlight your experience with vehicle inspections and performance logging in your resume
— “Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the vehicles and their hardware systems”
Emphasize your ability to interface with others during live cargo operations
— “Interface with those interacting with the vehicle on the route, as cargo and baggage are loaded for the vehicle to transport”
Showcase your hands-on collaboration with engineering teams during testing phases
— “Work with the engineering team to trial and test new vehicle features”
Demonstrate your familiarity with airport cargo operations, especially at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
— “Familiarity with the layout and cargo operations of ATL”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Ensure Safe and Efficient Operation of Autonomous Vehicles
Provide Feedback on Vehicle Performance

Typical background

Experience with Autonomous VehiclesBackground in Ground Handling Operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Autonomous Vehicle OperationVehicle Performance MonitoringPre-shift And Post-shift InspectionsCargo HandlingSafety-critical Infrastructure

Preferred

Basic Computer Programming SkillsROS ExperienceTest Driving ExperienceFamiliarity With Airport Layout And Cargo Operations

Stack & domain

Autonomous VehiclesCargo HandlingVehicle OperationSafety-critical InfrastructureAttention To DetailProfessionalismCommunicationAviationGround Handling

About the role

Original posting from Aerovect via Ashby

WHO WE ARE
AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com http://www.aerovect.com.
We are looking for Autonomous Vehicle Operators to join AeroVect’s Atlanta-based team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating our autonomous airport tractors at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as they move live cargo across the airfield. Your supervision of the vehicles will improve the performance and safety of our technology.
You will work side-by-side with our engineering team, providing crucial feedback on vehicle performance and ensuring safe vehicle behavior. As part of the AeroVect team, you’ll have the chance to get hands-on with Autonomous vehicles in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Attention to detail, professionalism, care, and personal accountability – combined with a deep passion for safety – are key attributes required for the position.
YOU WILL
Operate AeroVect's autonomous vehicles at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Log vehicle behavior, performance, observations, and key metrics
Supervise autonomous baggage tugs while in operation, and manually drive them to and from their storage depot
Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the vehicles and their hardware systems
Work with the engineering team to trial and test new vehicle features
Interface with those interacting with the vehicle on the route, as cargo and baggage are loaded for the vehicle to transport
Lend your expertise to the improvement of vehicle performance and handling of complex driving scenarios
YOU HAVE
Experience handling specialty vehicle types in complex environments
A valid US Class C Driver's License, with 3+ years of driving experience with a clean driving record
Experience in a lead or sole-supervisor role, demonstrating superior responsibility
Being a reliable, detailed-oriented individual with strong communication skills
Alertness and good driving instinct to monitor autonomous vehicle performance
Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends
Must be able to pass federal background checks and receive and maintain issuance of an airport security badge
WE PREFER
Post Secondary Degree
Experience operating in Airside Environments
Experience operating an autonomous vehicle, or overseeing operations of autonomous machinery
Experience with safety-critical infrastructure
Basic computer programming skills. ROS experience is a plus.
Interest in autonomous driving and aviation
Test driving experience
Familiarity with the layout and cargo operations of ATL
AeroVect is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Source: Aerovect careers (Ashby)