FPV UAS Instructor

People Technology And Processes; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes is seeking an FPV Instructor in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This full-time position involves building, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting tactical UAS platforms in various operational environments.

The ideal candidate must have three years of experience with FPVs and UAS, including advanced piloting skills and a strong background in electronics safety. Candidates should also be FAA Part 107 certified and able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Ability to maintain a UAS flight physical.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams across DoD components.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot tactical UAS platforms.
• Conduct flight operations in challenging environments.
• Integrate UAS employment into small unit maneuver operations.

Skills

Flying and troubleshooting FPVs

Train others in advanced piloting

Understanding of electronics safety

Experience in Counter UAS Operations

Soldering PCBAs

Education

FAA Part 107 certification

Tools

Betaflight

FPV simulator software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Virginia Beach, VA 23455; Position Type: Full Time; Position title: FPV Instructor; Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia; Clearance required: SECRET.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot tactical UAS platforms and associated payloads.
• Conduct flight operations in contested electromagnetic environments, maritime conditions, and degraded visual conditions (low-light/night).
• Integrate tactical UAS employment into small unit maneuver operations, including target identification, grid relay, kinetic strikes, and counter-UAS operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Ability to maintain a UAS flight physical.
• Documentation of physical readiness from a medical provider.
• Possess a valid U.S driver's license.
• Ability to lift objects of 50 lbs.
• Three years of experience flying, troubleshooting and fixing FPVs across multiple UAS platforms from a tactical perspective in contested environments.
• Experience implementing, evaluating, and executing training curriculum for:
  • Foundational flight fundamentals.
  • Advanced piloting skills for combat and contested environments.
• Familiarity with soldering Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) and connecting electrical wires.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, preferably across components within DoD.
• Experience with vetting cutting edge hardware and software technology within FPVs, sUAS, and cUAS systems.
• Proven background of electronics safety, fundamentals, and best practices.
• Three years’ experience with Betaflight and FPV simulator software.
• Experience integrating variety of current and relevant operational payloads and communication pathways into UAS.
• Experience in Counter UAS Operations, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.
• Experience employing FPVs in real-world combat scenarios.
• FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot.