Remote UAV Flight Instructor & Operator

General Atomics; Poway (CA); Remote; USD 91,000 - 155,000; Part time

Job summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is seeking a UAV Instructor/Operator to coordinate ground and flight operations, lead mission planning, briefings and debriefings, and ensure safety and FAA compliance during tests and demonstrations.

Candidates should have a four-year technical degree or trade-equivalency, substantial UAV hours with PIC time, the ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS, and be able to work independently or in teams on challenging

Qualifications

• Education or training equivalent to a four-year technical degree or trade school.
• Basic understanding of UAV and FAA principles.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS and maintain FAA Class II flight physical.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ground and flight operations including mission planning, briefing, debriefing, and safety.
• Operate UAV as Instructor/Operator and perform demonstrations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company procedures during tests.
• Represent the organization with military and commercial customers.

Skills

UAV operation

FAA principles

PIC hours

Team communication

Education

Four-year technical degree or trade equivalency

DA/DES IO course

Job description

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is seeking a UAV Instructor/Operator to coordinate ground and flight operations, lead mission planning, briefings and debriefings, and ensure safety and FAA compliance during tests and demonstrations.

Candidates should have a four-year technical degree or trade-equivalency, substantial UAV hours with PIC time, the ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS, and be able to work independently or in teams on challenging