Instructor I, Ground Based Sense and Avoid Operator (GBO)

About the Role

The Instructor I, GBO monitors air traffic and provides advisory updates to UAS flight crews to maintain safe operation. They utilize knowledge of Local Area Operations and Procedures training to ensure air traffic is monitored and provide clear communication to avoid other aircraft while maintaining separation minimums.

Responsibilities

• Supports the unit’s flight schedule and unit activities, including attendance at Flight Briefs when requested.
• Prepares monthly, weekly, and daily reports and provides them to the Senior GBO via electronic, written, and oral communication.
• Monitors airspace using the Ground Based Sense and Avoid (GBSAA) system and provides recommended heading changes to maintain separation minimums.
• Prepares and maintains logs of GBSAA-supported flights.
• Assists with the training development of courseware for the Ground Based Sense and Avoid System (GBSAA); may conduct student training, administer grades, and critique student examinations.
• Assists the System Maintenance Technicians (SMT) with required repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• The Army Instructor Training Course-TAITC or FAA equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of annual proficiency certifications required.
• Minimum of 500 hours of pilot-in-command or one-year ATC experience required; military experience required.
• Security clearance required.
• 5 years total experience in aviation.
• Platform Training and Courseware Development experience preferred.
• Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher.

Skills

• Able to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere with 2-way radio communication.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to support day and night flights.
• Must be able to critically think and provide clear and concise instructions to the aircrew.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to climb towers up to 150ft using safety equipment; predominately works inside but may work outside to perform repairs.
• Must successfully pass the Class II Flight Physical.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Must be able to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, or crouch.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Expected to handle/manage hazardous materials/waste in accordance with regulatory and industrial standards.
• Wears/maintains personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, hearing, extremities, respiratory devices, protective shields, and barriers as required.