Gray Eagle UAS Flight Instructor & Operations Coach

NANA Regional Corporation; Sierra Vista (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is seeking an experienced UAS Instructor Operator for Gray Eagle to train personnel in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The role includes instruction in academics, simulators, and live flight operations, supporting UAS missions for the 2-13th Aviation Regiment at Ft.

Huachuca. Qualified candidates will have Gray Eagle MQ-1C experience, a minimum of four years of post-qualification flying, 200 hours on Gray Eagle, and AC designation in records.

Qualifications

• Must be Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS qualified.
• At least four years of operational flying experience in the last five years.
• 200 hours on the Gray Eagle.
• 20 hours as an aircraft Commander (AC) or IO with AC designation in records.

Responsibilities

• Instruct in academics, flight simulators, and live flight operations for Gray Eagle UAS.
• Support UAS Flight operations for the 2-13th Aviation Regiment on Ft. Huachuca.
• Evaluate mission procedures and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS

Flight operations

Aircrew coordination

Mission planning

Job description

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is looking for a UAS Instructor Operator - Gray Eagle to work in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The candidate will provide instruction in academics, flight simulators, and live flight operations to train personnel in the operation of the Gray Eagle UAS. In addition, performs as Instructor Operators in support of UAS Flight operations for the 2-13th Aviation Regiment on Ft. Huachuca. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS Instruction:

• Procedures for takeoff, landing, and tactical employment of the Gray Eagle UAS.

• Fundamentals and application of Air Crew Coordination.

• Capabilities, emergency procedures, limitations, and system logic of the Gray Eagle UAS System and its payloads.

• Fundamentals and conduct of Gray Eagle UAS Missions with emphasis on route, zone, and area reconnaissance; aerial surveillance; security operations; and employment of the Gray Eagle UAS in attack missions.

• Fundamentals of Mission Planning and approval Process to include the METTTC; Risk Assessment; and Performance Planning.

• Concepts and application of Army reporting formats to include SALUTE, SALTW, and BDA reports. Familiarity with National Airspace-- restricted areas and class D airspace-- and ATC phraseology.

• Configuration of system radios for flight operations and communications relay. Application of map reading techniques for UAS Operations.

• Fundamentals of laser safety, different types of lasers on UAS payloads, employment, capabilities, detractors, and effective utilization of lasers during UAS missions.

• Fundamentals of Combat Vehicle Identification and familiarity with major US, Allied, and Threat equipment.

• Concepts and application of military Symbology.

• Fratricide and how to prevent it as a UAS operator through positive identification of targets and situational awareness.

• Familiarity with Joint procedures for Call for Indirect Fire and Laser Designation for a Hellfire missile.

• Familiarity and application of AR 95-1 (Flight Regulations), TC 3-04.11 (Commander's Aviation Training and Standardization Program), TC 3-04.3 (Aviation Gunnery), AR 40-8 (Exogenous Factors), and TC 3-04.93 (Aeromedical Training).

• Familiarity and application with of DA PAM 738-751 (TAMMS) and maintenance logbook software.

• Concepts of Decisive Action and how a UAS operates in offensive, defensive, stability, and defense support of civil authorities’ operations.

• Concepts and participants in the OE.

• Fundamentals of the IPB process as an UAS operator will support the commander’s tactical decision-making by providing information that enhances situational awareness of the operational environment.

• Basic aviation Instrument Flight Rules School topics include but are not limited to: National Airspace Regulations, Flight Instruments and Systems, Weather, IFR flight planning, IFR approach/departure procedures, DOD Flight Information Publications (FLIP) and Airspace Management.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS.

• Must have at least four years’ operational flying (post initial qualification) experience within the last five years.

• 200 hours on the Gray Eagle.

• 20 hours as an aircraft Commander (AC) (Can substitute 20 hours of IO for AC but must have AC designation in records).

Must have System qualification/ verification:

• Army Qualification Certificates, DD214, DA 7122).

• OEM qualified. For OEM: DCMA (1821, 2628 stating qualifications.

• Must have been AC designated/verified via DD form 759, or DCMA/OEM.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a flight physical per AR 95-20.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete all evaluations per AR 95-20 including:

• TRADOC instructor evaluations.

• Oral academic evaluations.

• No-notice evaluations.

• Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES) evaluations.

• Proficiency Flight evaluations (PFEs).

• Standardization Flight Evaluations (SFE).

Desired Qualifications:

• IO course graduate.

• Recency of flight: 12 hours as AC within the last 12 months.

Job ID

2026-26212

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Pinnacle Solutions , the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.

As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).