Deployable UAV Instructor/Operator

About the role

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and ground and flight safety.
• Serve as Instructor/Operator of assigned Unmanned Air Vehicle(s) (UAV).
• Actively participate in ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and safety.
• Remotely pilot vehicle to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during engineering tests and flight test/demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers.
• Define, plan, organize and execute flight programs and flight test events.
• Ensure compliance with service guidance, company policy and procedures and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
• Conduct demonstrations and tests of assigned UAV(s).
• Represent the organization with military and commercial customers.
• Observe all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Familiarity with Army forms, records and publications as well as Contractor Flight and Ground Operations procedures and records (DCMA 8210).

Qualifications

• Typically requires education training equivalent to the completion of a four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency and five or more years in UAV operation or aviation.
• Equivalent professional or military experience in UAV or aviation may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate a basic understanding of UAV and FAA principles, theories and concepts.
• Must possess at least six hundred (600) hours in an OSGCS/UGCS of which two hundred (200) hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).
• Graduate of DA or DES IO course.
• Ability to travel on CONUS and OCONUS.
• Ability to maintain a FAA Class II flight physical.
• Good analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately interface with all levels of employees and military and civilian customers, contractors and aircrew.
• Basic knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• 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.

Pay

Hourly salary range: $95,780 – $146,263