Flight Test Logistician

Why Castelion, Why Now Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus, ownership, and excellence are decisive advantages - and we're building a world-class team to turn bold ideas into real capability. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where you'll have significant ownership, collaborate with exceptional teammates, and make a direct, measurable impact on our mission and the future of the company - regardless of your function. Flight Test Logistician We are seeking a logistician to support Castelion’s flight test operations. This role combines hands-on planning and execution and is best suited for someone who is comfortable with field operations, flexible in the face of changing situations, and willing to jump-in to create solutions. The Flight Test Logistician will support the flight test logistics manager to plan and execute flight test field operations. This is a highly dynamic role where no two days will look the same. The ideal candidate has some experience and training with motor vehicles, tooling, and ground support equipment in a field operations setting. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring the ability and flexibility to support changing priorities and schedules, to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, with frequent travel, and operations outside of standard business hours. Responsibilities Provide hands-on logistics and operational support for flight test campaigns at headquarters and remote field locations. Support the setup, breakdown, disassembly, and repacking of flight test equipment before, during, and after test campaigns. As needed build, maintain, and manage flight test tooling, equipment, and kits to ensure readiness for field operations. Safely use common hand, power, and calibrated tools in execution of flight test operations. Support packing and shipment of all flight test vehicles, tooling, and equipment including flight hardware. Coordinate and handle shipping, delivery, staging, and unloading of flight test vehicles, tooling, and equipment both at headquarters and in the field. Drive, stage, and operate vehicles and ground support equipment (medium-heavy duty trucks or military vehicles with or without trailers). Identify logistic constraints, equipment deficiencies, and operational risks; communicate issues and support solutions. Maintain accountability, inventory accuracy, organization, and readiness of all flight test equipment, tools, and logistic resources. Partner with EHS, Shipping, Supply Chain, Security, Operations, R&D Manufacturing, Engineering, and other teams to safely execute all flight test operations. Support additional logistics and field operations tasks as required to meet flight test campaign objectives. Basic Qualifications Experience supporting field operations, including planning, coordination, preparation, and execution. Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with the flight test logistics manager and broader cross-functional flight test operations team. Hands-on experience using common hand, power, and calibrated tools. Experience safely operating and maneuvering large trucks in congested urban areas and remote field environments. Experience with operating forklifts and or telehandlers; willingness to become certified in forklift and telehandler operations Ability and willingness to work outdoors in remote field settings in hot, cold, and changing weather conditions Comfortable working in both office, industrial manufacturing, and field environments Willingness to travel to remote locations to support flight test field operations Willingness to support variable travel schedule Flexibility to work outside standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and extended field operations when required. Ability to generate and manage rosters, manifests, reports, and shipping doc…

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