Deployable UAV Instructor/Operator

General Atomics Systems Integration; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 124,673,000 - 214,045,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) seeks an experienced UAV operations professional to coordinate and execute ground and air operations, including mission planning, briefing and debriefing. You will serve as Instructor/Operator for UAVs and support flight test activities with strict FAA compliance.

Travel to CONUS/OCONUS is required. The role emphasizes safety, policy adherence, and effective communication with military and civilian customers, ensuring successful demonstrations and

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency.
• Minimum five years in UAV operation or aviation; equivalent military experience accepted.
• Must demonstrate understanding of UAV and FAA principles and concepts.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally and maintain FAA medical clearance.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee ground and flight operations including mission planning, briefing and debriefing.
• Operates UAVs as Instructor/Operator and supports flight test demonstrations.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, service guidance and company procedures.
• Interact with military and commercial customers; travel as required.
• Maintain safety and procedural records per DCMA 8210 and company guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency

DA/DES IO course graduate

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under general supervision, this position is responsible for coordinating ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and ground and flight safety. Serves as Instructor/Operator of assigned Unmanned Air Vehicle(s) (UAV).
• Coordinates and actively participates in ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and safety.
• May be called upon to remotely pilot vehicle to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during engineering tests and flight test/demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers.
• Defines, plans, organizes and executes flight programs and flight test events. ensures compliance with service guidance, company policy and procedures and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
• May conduct demonstrations and tests of assigned UAV(s).
• May represent the organization with military and commercial customers.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. familiarity with Army forms, records and publications as well as Contractor Flight and Ground Operations procedures and records (DCMA 8210).

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires education training equivalent to the completion of a four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency and five or more years in UAV operation or aviation. Equivalent professional or military experience in UAV or aviation may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate a basic understanding of UAV and FAA principles, theories and concepts.
• Must possess at least six hundred (600) hours in a OSGCS/UGCS of which two hundred (200) hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).
• Graduate of DA or DES IO course.
• Ability to travel on CONUS and OCONUS.
• Ability to maintain a FAA Class II flight physical.
• Good analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately interface with all levels of employees and military and civilian customers, contractors and aircrew.
• Basic knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

Job Type: Flex Hourly

Salary range: 90,500 - 155,375