TUAS/sUAS Flight Instructor - Army Ops & Simulations

All Aviation Jobs; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, seeks TUAS/sUAS Flight Instructors to train Army personnel at Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, AZ. Position focuses on academics, flight simulation, and live flight operations for Groups 1-5 UAS, including mission planning and ATC procedures.

FAA Class II or Class III Medical Certificate preferred. This is an SCA, on-site role with competitive pay and benefits. Army aviation experience strongly desired.

Qualifications

• Documented graduates of a US Military UAS qualification course (Qualified in Groups 3-5).
• Aircraft Commander designation with 50 hours as AC or 25 sorties.
• Ability to Obtain Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Procedures for takeoff, landing, and tactical employment of Group 1-3 UAS.
• Fundamentals and application of Army Air Crew Coordination.
• Capabilities, emergency procedures, limitations, and system logic of the TUAS/sUAS and its payloads.
• Fundamentals and conduct of TUAS/sUAS Missions with emphasis on route, zone, and area reconnaissance; aerial surveillance; security operations; and employment of the TUAS/sUAS in attack missions.
• Fundamentals of Mission Planning and approval Process to include METTTC; Risk Assessment; and Performance Planning.
• Concepts and application of military Symbology.

Job description

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, seeks TUAS/sUAS Flight Instructors to train Army personnel at Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, AZ. Position focuses on academics, flight simulation, and live flight operations for Groups 1-5 UAS, including mission planning and ATC procedures.

FAA Class II or Class III Medical Certificate preferred. This is an SCA, on-site role with competitive pay and benefits. Army aviation experience strongly desired.