Senior UAV Flight Instructor & Operator

General Atomics; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) seeks an UAV Instructor/Operator to coordinate ground and flight operations, plan missions, brief crews and ensure safety across flight tests. The role requires hands-on UAV operation and adherence to FAA rules in varied environments.

The candidate should have 5+ years in UAV/aviation, a technical degree, and willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS as needed. This is a full-time hourly position based at Fort Riley, KS with Secret clearance expectations.

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.
• Must demonstrate a basic understanding of UAV and FAA principles, theories and concepts.
• Must possess at least 600 hours in a OSGCS/UGCS with 200 hours as PIC.
• Graduate of DA or DES IO course.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ground and flight operations including mission planning, briefing, debriefing and safety.
• Instruct/operate assigned UAVs and participate in flight test events.
• Travel domestically and abroad as required for CONUS/OCONUS operations.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company procedures.

Skills

UAV operation

Aviation knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flight operations

Education

Four-year technical degree

Tools

OSGCS/UGCS familiarity

FAA principles

Job description

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) seeks an UAV Instructor/Operator to coordinate ground and flight operations, plan missions, brief crews and ensure safety across flight tests. The role requires hands-on UAV operation and adherence to FAA rules in varied environments.

The candidate should have 5+ years in UAV/aviation, a technical degree, and willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS as needed. This is a full-time hourly position based at Fort Riley, KS with Secret clearance expectations.