Gray Eagle UAS Flight Instructor - 15C- Ft. Huachuca

About the role

The Flight Instructor will provide instruction in academics, flight simulators, and live flight operations to train personnel in the operation of the Gray Eagle UAS. Additionally, they perform as Instructor Operators in support of UAS Flight operations for the 2-13th Aviation Regiment on Fort Huachuca.

Responsibilities

• Fundamentals and application of Air Crew Coordination
• Emergency procedures, limitations, and system logic of the Gray Eagle UAS System and its payloads
• Gray Eagle UAS Missions with emphasis on route, zone, and area reconnaissance; aerial surveillance; security operations; and employment of the Gray Eagle UAS in attack missions
• Mission Planning and approval Process to include the METTTC; Risk Assessment; and Performance Planning
• Application of map reading techniques for UAS Operations
• Fundamentals of laser safety, different types of lasers on UAS payloads, employment, capabilities, detractors, and effective utilization of lasers during UAS missions
• Combat Vehicle Identification and familiarity with major US, Allied, and Threat equipment
• Concepts and application of military Symbology
• Familiarity with Joint procedures for Call for Indirect Fire and Laser Designation for a Hellfire missile
• Familiarity and application of AR 95-1 (Flight Regulations), TC 3-04.11 (Commander's Aviation Training and Standardization Program), TC 3-04.3 (Aviation Gunnery), AR 40-8 (Exogenous Factors), and TC 3-04.93 (Aeromedical Training)
• Familiarity and application with DA PAM 738-751 (TAMMS) and maintenance logbook software
• Concepts of Decisive Action and how a UAS operates in offensive, defensive, stability, and defense support of civil authorities' operations
• IPB process as an UAS operator will support the commander's tactical decision-making by providing information that enhances situational awareness of the operational environment
• Basic aviation Instrument Flight Rules School topics include but are not limited to: National Airspace Regulations, Flight Instruments and Systems, Weather, IFR flight planning, IFR approach/departure procedures, DOD Flight Information Publications (FLIP) and Airspace Management Requirements

Requirements

• At least four years' operational flying (post initial qualification) experience within the last five years
• 200 hours on the Gray Eagle
• 20 hours as an aircraft Commander (AC) (Can substitute 20 hours of IO for AC but must have AC designation in records)
• System qualification/verification: Army Qualification Certificates, DD214, DA 7122
• OEM qualified. For OEM: DCMA (1821, 2628 stating qualifications)
• Must have been AC designated/verified via DD form 759, or DCMA/OEM
• Able to obtain and maintain a flight physical per AR 95-20
• Able to satisfactorily complete all evaluations per AR 95-20 including: TRADOC instructor evaluations, Oral academic evaluations, No-notice evaluations, Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES) evaluations, Proficiency Flight evaluations (PFEs), and Standardization Flight Evaluations (SFE)

Qualifications

• IO course graduate
• Recent flight recency: 12 hours as AC within the last 12 months

Skills

• Knowledge of Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS systems
• Ability to operate in various airspace environments
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development