Scan Eagle Operator/Crew Chief/Instructor

MAG Aerospace; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an experienced Unmanned Aircraft System Operator/Crew Chief/Instructor for the Scan Eagle platform. This role involves flight operations, maintenance tasks, and providing training. Candidates must hold relevant instructor certifications, advanced computer skills, and must be US Citizens with an active Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of aircraft and payloads.
• Provide detailed flight planning.
• Conduct technical training.

Skills

Flight operations

Aircraft maintenance

Technical briefings

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant Scan Eagle Instructor certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

MAG Aerospace is seeking an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator/Crew Chief/Instructor for the Scan Eagle platform. In this position, you will be responsible for creating, implementing, and performing various training courses; performing various maintenance tasks; perform all aspects of flight operations as a member of a flight crew team and developing a strong relationship with various customers. Employee will also be responsible for performing additional duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Safe and effective aircraft operation, payload operation, and all assigned flight crew duties.
• Providing detailed flight planning services.
• Air Vehicle programming, maintenance, and refueling.
• Providing technical briefings.
• Creating, Reviewing, Implementing checklists and other standardized manuals.
• Write test reports and give post-Test and Evaluation presentations to customer and management as required.
• Conducting on-site formal/informal technical training.
• Professional performance with minimal guidance and direction.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team environment.
• Evaluate customer requirements and determine operational needs.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; thereby, including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements with respect to COVID-19, as well as any Government or customer site-specific requirements. Requirements typically include but are not limited to proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.

While operating from the deployed location, all personnel are responsible to, and work directly for the customer. Crewmembers will be integrated into the daily flying/maintenance schedule and are responsible for more than one requirement. Personnel should expect to participate in all facets of the operation to support mission requirements.

Education and Experience

• Relevant Scan Eagle Instructor certifications.
• Advanced computer skills are required.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office products is required.

Preferred Skills

• Recent deployed operations; prior military experience.

Other Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance.

Company Policy

MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance due to a disability, MAG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants under the guidance of applicable laws and regulations. For assistance, please contact MAG Aerospace Recruiting.