Senior UAV Instructor & Flight Operations Pilot

General Atomics; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 113,376,000 - 194,586,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking an experienced UAV operations professional to coordinate ground and flight operations, plan missions, and brief/debrief aircrew. The role involves operating UAVs as Instructor/Operator, ensuring safety and compliance with FAA regulations, and interfacing with military and commercial customers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in UAV or aviation, 600+ OSGCS/UGCS hours with 200 as PIC, and the ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS.

Qualifications

• Education or training equivalent to a four-year technical degree or trade school.
• Five or more years in UAV operation or aviation; equivalent military experience accepted.
• Basic understanding of UAV and FAA principles, theories and concepts.
• At least 600 hours in OSGCS/UGCS, with 200 as PIC.
• Graduate of DA or DES IO course.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to maintain FAA Class II flight physical.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in computer operations; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ground and flight operations, mission planning, briefing and debriefing.
• Operate assigned UAVs as Instructor/Operator under supervision.
• Support mission planning, safety, and aircrew resource management.
• Remotely pilot to verify specs and operational suitability during tests.
• Plan and execute flight programs and test events per FAA rules.
• Demonstrate and test UAVs; interact with military and commercial customers.
• Observe laws and regulations; adhere to DCMA 8210 procedures.
• Represent the organization with customers and maintain safety standards.
• Work safely and maintain proper records and publications as required.

Skills

UAV operation

FAA knowledge

PIC hours

Travel ability

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency

DA/DES IO course

Tools

OSGCS/UGCS

Job description

General Atomics is seeking an experienced UAV operations professional to coordinate ground and flight operations, plan missions, and brief/debrief aircrew. The role involves operating UAVs as Instructor/Operator, ensuring safety and compliance with FAA regulations, and interfacing with military and commercial customers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in UAV or aviation, 600+ OSGCS/UGCS hours with 200 as PIC, and the ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS.