Remote Pilot Operator (Field) - KICT

ADACEL TECHNICAL SERVICES INC.; Wichita (KS); Remote; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adacel Technical Services, Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks a Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) to support aerospace training in field simulations.

The role involves translating pilot actions, entering system data, and communicating with students using standard ATC phraseology while coordinating with instructions from instructors. The position requires a High School Diploma, 1 year of relevant experience, and strong typing plus communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in a comparable position.
• Typing 40 wpm with 90% accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams and manuals.
• Ability to speak clearly and be understood.
• Must pass knowledge tests with at least 70%.
• Observation of a certified RPO or FAA instructor.
• Must obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Simulation lab certification within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Receives voice commands from students.
• Inputs proper entries into the automated system to simulate pilot actions.
• Translates information into ATC terminology.
• Responds to students via VCS using proper phraseology.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Clear spoken English

Reading diagrams

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wichita, KS 67209

Adacel Technical Services, Inc. (ATS) provides a complete set of on-site training services for aerospace and defense markets. Services include instructional delivery, simulation operation and maintenance, Instructional System Design, and training support.

The Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) (Field) operates a combination of Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)/keyboard/Voice Communication System (VCS) to simulate the actions and communication of pilots and remote ATC facilities during medium and high-fidelity training exercises.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives voice commands from students.
• Inputs proper entries into the automated system to simulate pilot actions.
• Translates displayed information into appropriate Air Traffic Control (ATC) terminology.
• Responds to students via the VCS utilizing proper phraseology.

QualificationsREQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in a comparable position.
• Ability to type 40 wpm with 90% accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret materials such as diagrams and manuals.
• Ability to speak clearly and be understood.
• Ability to complete the knowledge and skills tests for each area/sector to be supported.
• Each knowledge test will be graded and must be passed with a score of at least 70%.
• Upon successful completion of the knowledge tests, the RPO will begin training for the skills tests.
• The RPO shall observe a previously certified RPO, an FAA employee, or Contractor Instructor performing RPO duties on a minimum of 5 simulation scenarios.
• The RPO will receive on-the-job training on at least 5 but no more than 20 simulation scenarios on each control position to be supported, after which an FAA Representative will observe their performance and determine if certification will be granted.
• The RPO must achieve simulation laboratory certification within 120 days of reporting for duty at the facility.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

DESIRED:

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Effective team building skills.
• MS Office Suite Proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
• Basic familiarization of current technologic tools (tablets, notebooks, applications, etc.).