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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 2 months ago

UAV Pilot III

Huntsville Alabama

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$105K/yr - $161K/yr

5+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The UAV Pilot III will be responsible for coordinating ground flight operations, mission planning, and training personnel on UAV systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety procedures.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as an Instructor Operator for GA- ASI. Responsible for training and evaluating contractor personnel and Army operators on the Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System including sustainment training, upgrade training, standardization flight evaluations, no notice evaluations, and refresher training

Coordinates and actively participates in ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and safety

May be called upon to remotely pilot vehicles to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during flight test/demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers

Ensures compliance with service guidance, company policy and procedures and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations

May develop and verify procedures for use with new aircraft features and participates in the development of operational and safety procedures and training syllabus courseware

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Additional Functions/Other duties as assigned or required

Familiarity with Army forms, records, and publications as well as Contractor Flight and Ground Operations procedures and records (DCMA 8210)

Qualification

UAV operation experienceFAA regulations knowledgeGray Eagle Aircraft CommanderUAVFAA principlesUniversal Mission SimulatorCustomer serviceTeamworkIndependent work

Required

Typically requires education al training equivalent to the completion of a four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency and five or more years' experience in UAV operation or aviation. Equivalent professional or military experience in UAV or aviation may be substituted in lieu of education

Must demonstrate a detailed understanding of UAV and FAA principles, theories and concepts

Minimum of five (500) hundred hours in a UGCS of which fifty (50) hours as Gray Eagle Aircraft Commander (AC)

Graduate of DA or DES IO Course

Customer specific clearance(s) may be required

Detailed knowledge of computer operations and applications

Ability to maintain a FAA Class II flight physical

The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance

Preferred

Experience operating and/or instructing Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) platform

FAA Private Pilot Certificate with a current instrument rating and ability to maintain certificate and instrument currency or a specialized aircraft system qualification

Strong background working with Universal Mission Simulator (UMS) as well as UGCS Embedded Trainer (ET) / Mission Server