Aerostat Flight Director (24/7 Ops)

QinetiQ U.S.; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Operator 2/Flight Director with aerostat flight operations experience to support aerostat systems providing persistent surveillance and detection capabilities to the U.S. Government across multiple sites in the El Paso area, Texas along the US Southern border.

The successful candidate will lead flight crew for pre-launch, launch, ascent, transition, station keeping, and recovery, coordinating installation, repair and maintenance with on-site personnel and

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• 5 years' direct experience with Aerostat related systems; degrees may substitute.
• Must obtain Aerostat Flight Director Certification and remain current.

Responsibilities

• Serve as operational crew in a 24/7 aerostat operation.
• Directs and performs aerostat subsystem preflight and post-flight checks.
• Maintains weather status and informs mission support.
• Communicates with Control Center and meteorological facilities.
• Prepares flight system weight logs and balance records.
• Evaluates lift and reports unusual trends to management.

Skills

Aerostat operations experience

English fluency

24/7 shift readiness

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Aerostat Flight Director Certification

Associate/Bachelor degree in technical discipline

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Operator 2/Flight Director with aerostat flight operations experience to support aerostat systems providing persistent surveillance and detection capabilities to the U.S. Government across multiple sites in the El Paso area, Texas along the US Southern border.

The successful candidate will lead flight crew for pre-launch, launch, ascent, transition, station keeping, and recovery, coordinating installation, repair and maintenance with on-site personnel and