Aerosonde UAS Operator / Maritime Crewmember

Titan Echelon, LLC; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan Echelon, LLC seeks an experienced Aerosonde UAS Operator / Maritime Crewmember to support deployed unmanned aircraft operations aboard maritime vessels. The role blends aircraft and sensor operations, mission planning, ground operations, maintenance support, logistics, troubleshooting, and direct customer support.

Candidates must have Aerosonde qualifications, U.S. citizenship, and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Two year degree or equivalent experience.
• U.S. citizenship with active Secret clearance.
• Experience as Aerosonde Operator or Maintainer.
• Ability to deploy worldwide and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform Aerosonde aircraft operator, sensor operator, and other assigned crew duties within held qualifications.
• Execute launch, mission, recovery, and emergency procedures using approved checklists and technical publications.
• Conduct mission planning, crew briefs, weather review, risk assessments, and daily flight operations.
• Coordinate flight schedules, airspace, frequency deconfliction, and operational resources.
• Coordinate with shipboard personnel, aviation assets, operations centers, and customer representatives.
• Maintain positive aircraft control and comply with operating procedures, airspace restrictions, and customer requirements.
• Perform system emplacement, displacement, setup, inspection, servicing, repair, and support aircraft maintenance, preflight and postflight inspections, and system readiness.
• Troubleshoot aircraft, ground control station, communications, payload, network, and associated equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate flight records, aircraft and maintenance logbooks, and mission documentation.
• Support mission data management, inventory, logistics, and equipment accountability.
• Participate in site surveys, operational reviews, and customer conferences; serve as a technical resource within assigned qualifications.
• Maintain qualifications, currency, medical readiness, deployment readiness, and required training.

Skills

Leadership

Aviation judgment

Crew coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Networking experience

Autonomous work

Education

Two year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ground Control Station

Mission planning software

Job description

Location: Worldwide Maritime Deployments

Deployment: Approximately 120 days

Travel: 100% travel

Security Clearance: Active Secret required

Summary

Titan Echelon is seeking an experienced Aerosonde UAS Operator / Maritime Crewmember to support deployed unmanned aircraft operations aboard maritime vessels. This position combines aircraft and sensor operations, mission planning, ground operations, maintenance support, logistics, troubleshooting, and direct customer support. Candidates must work effectively with minimal supervision while maintaining safety, professionalism, crew coordination, and mission readiness. Prior qualification as an Aerosonde UAS Operator or Maintainer is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform Aerosonde aircraft operator, sensor operator, and other assigned crew duties within held qualifications.
• Execute launch, mission, recovery, and emergency procedures using approved checklists and technical publications.
• Conduct mission planning, crew briefs, weather review, risk assessments, and daily flight operations.
• Coordinate flight schedules, airspace, frequency deconfliction, and operational resources.
• Coordinate with shipboard personnel, aviation assets, operations centers, and customer representatives.
• Maintain positive aircraft control and comply with operating procedures, airspace restrictions, and customer requirements.
• Perform system emplacement, displacement, setup, inspection, servicing, repair, and support aircraft maintenance, preflight and postflight inspections, and system readiness.
• Troubleshoot aircraft, ground control station, communications, payload, network, and associated equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate flight records, aircraft and maintenance logbooks, and mission documentation.
• Support mission data management, inventory, logistics, and equipment accountability.
• Participate in site surveys, operational reviews, and customer conferences; serve as a technical resource within assigned qualifications.
• Maintain qualifications, currency, medical readiness, deployment readiness, and required training.

Computer Skills and Competencies

• Basic computer proficiency and accurate digital recordkeeping; networking and communications experience is highly desired.
• Strong leadership, aviation judgment, crew coordination, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small deployed crew while interfacing professionally with military, government, maritime, and contractor personnel.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Current or previous qualification as an Aerosonde UAS Operator or Maintainer.
• Demonstrated experience safely performing assigned Aerosonde crew duties without direct supervision, including ground equipment setup and operational records.
• For aircraft operator duties, demonstrated Aerosonde flight operations, launch and recovery, and mission planning experience.
• Ability to interpret and execute checklists, technical publications, operating procedures, and emergency procedures; troubleshoot associated system issues.
• Two year degree or equivalent experience.
• U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance, with the ability to maintain clearance throughout employment.
• Must meet applicable DoD, customer, and assignment specific medical and deployment requirements.
• Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain and maintain one; ability to deploy worldwide.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous deployed Aerosonde experience, including Mk 4.7 and shipboard or maritime UAS operations.
• U.S. Navy or Coast Guard aviation experience; maritime aviation or aviation maintenance experience.
• Deployed military UAS or intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance experience; Group 2 or Group 3 UAS experience.
• Experience as Aircraft Operator, Sensor Operator, Mission Coordinator, Crew Chief, Maintainer, Flight planning, airspace coordination, frequency deconfliction, aviation weather, and aircraft or ground control station troubleshooting experience.
• Prior military service; FAA Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Flight Instructor or Instrument Instructor Certificate, or Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.

Maritime Deployment Requirements

• Deployment rotations are approximately 120 days, depending on mission and customer requirements. Candidates should expect extended periods aboard maritime vessels, limited access to shore facilities, and confined living and working spaces.
• Domestic and international operations with day, night, weekend, holiday, and rotating shifts.
• Approximately 12 to 14 hour workdays and operations seven days per week when required by the mission.
• Outdoor work in varying weather and sea conditions, with exposure to vessel movement, vibration, noise, and saltwater.
• Participation in aircraft launch and recovery, equipment setup and movement, maintenance, and logistics.

Work Environment, Safety, and Physical Demands

Duties include lifting and moving aircraft and equipment, prolonged standing, equipment setup and teardown, maintenance, and climbing vessel ladders or stairs. Candidates must safely perform assigned duties under normal vessel motion and maritime conditions, use required protective equipment, and comply with established safety and quality procedures, including applicable ISO 9001 practices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, consistent with applicable requirements.