UAS & ATC Operations Specialist

Leidos; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a UAS Specialist with an FAA air traffic control background to support the FAA CSC Operations Support Group in Fort Worth, TX. The role is based in Fort Worth and requires 5 days in the office, focusing on SUA management, UAS operations, and COA coordination.

The ideal candidate brings extensive FAA ATC experience, strong MS Office skills, and ability to interact with FAA HQ, field offices, and other stakeholders to develop assessments and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA degree and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience or if no degree, additional related work experience in Air Traffic Control can be substituted.
• 10+ years previous FAA Air Traffic Controller experience in an Enroute Facility or level 10 or greater Terminal Facility or Pilot.
• Must be able to conduct research, evaluations, studies, and develop recommendations to the FAA customer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience in a staff environment preparing written documents, memos and briefs.
• Ability to obtain a FAA Public Trust Suitability. (US Citizen or Green Card Holder who has resided in the US for the past 3 years)
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Special Use Airspace (SUA) management, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations management, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), procedural waiver reviews, and document change proposals (DCP).
• Preparing Certificates of Authorization or Waivers for UAS operations.
• Participate in UAS Workshops
• Review and coordinate FAA/DOD MOA UAS operations and notifications of UAS activities.
• Provide coordination between UAS proponent and facilities for operational missions as needed for active COAs.
• Provide support for other tactical functions such as Commercial Space, Emergency Planning and Situation Room.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Technical writing

Written memos/briefs

Education

BA degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leidos is seeking a UAS Specialist with an FAA air traffic control background to support the FAA CSC Operations Support Group in Fort Worth, TX. The role is based in Fort Worth and requires 5 days in the office, focusing on SUA management, UAS operations, and COA coordination.

The ideal candidate brings extensive FAA ATC experience, strong MS Office skills, and ability to interact with FAA HQ, field offices, and other stakeholders to develop assessments and recommendations.