UAS Operator 1

OWT Global, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

Disability/Life Insurance

401k plan

Job summary

OWT Global, LLC seeks an on-site UAS Operator to support CONUS flight operations, with emphasis on training, mission planning, and sensor operations. The role requires travel, coordination with customers, and strict safety practices.

The ideal candidate will hold FAA instrument rating and a civilian U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a government security clearance, and have prior UAS operation experience in high‑demand environments.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a U.S. FAA commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating.
• Experience conducting UAS operations and flight support.
• Ability to manage flight logs and records accurately.
• Preferred candidates with LEAP/ULTRA UAS operator experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site UAS flight operations as AVO/SO per customer requirements.
• Coordinate with customers and team for daily flight schedules.
• Emplace, displace, inspect and repair equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate logbooks and flight records, ensuring compliance.

Skills

FAA instrument rating

UAS operations

Logbook/records keeping

Team leadership

DCMA 8210.1D knowledge

Education

2 Year Degree

Tools

Piccolo Autopilot

PCC experience

FMV sensor

Job description

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UAS Operator 1

FullTime Professional

Company Overview:

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tampa, FL, OWT Global is a small business that offers reliable and operationally proven expertise and support to the U.S. Government, industry partners and commercial vendors. OWT Global prides itself on offering exceptional, industry leading services and solutions in a cost-effective manner for Engineering Support, RDT&E, Technical Program and Project management, operations, logistics, maintenance, and training of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), and Air Domain Awareness and Defense (ADAD) technologies. OWT employs 96% veterans, selectively recruited from the Special Operations, Special Mission Unit, and Intelligence Communities with extensive experience tailored towards support counterterrorism operations and combatting emerging great power competition threats. With this unique foundation of U.S. military special operations, civilian intelligence agency veterans and manned and unmanned aircraft pilots and maintainers, OWT Global brings a blend of skills optimized for today’s dynamic operational needs. The OWT Global model pairs technical acumen with operational application to help drive the development and deployment of technology in a sustainable and affordable way.

OWT Global has an operationally proven reputation of UAS expertise spanning pilots, maintainers, instructors, and evaluators. With more than 350,000+ flight hours in combat, test, and training environments on multiple Group 1-5 UAS platforms, our UAS personnel are trusted as subject matter experts by both government and platform stakeholders alike. OWT Global UAS services include deployed combat flight support; integration RDT&E; training, instruction, and certification; and end-to-end UAS program management functions.

Job Summary: This position will serve as an on-site crewmember in support of CONUS UAS flight operations at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Duties will include those of an Air Vehicle Operator/Sensor Operator (AVO/SO) driven by customer requirements. The role will participate in daily flight operations, site surveys/stand-ups, and interface with customers. Additional duties will include emplacement, displacement, inspection, and repair of associated equipment as well as proper notation of logbooks and flight records. This position is expected to perform as a Subject Matter Expert on all aspects of UAS operations. Primary duties will require travel in support of UAS operations, test events, and training exercises.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• ULTRA Operational Test and Evaluation Support.
• AVO/SO’s for sustained operations in remote split site operational setup.
• Travel in support of UAS Operations.
• Directly interface with customer.
• Work in groups or independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Will be required to work odd shifts, weekends, and/or extended hours.
• Responsible for data management and generation.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and issues and determine technical solutions.
• Practice ISO 9001 principles and concepts.

Requirements:

• Candidate must complete a U.S.-based three to five (3-5) week training program depending on crew position and platform experience.
• Priority will be given to prior LEA / LEAP / ULTRA qualified pilots.
• Civilian FAA commercial pilot with instrument rating.
  • Absent a commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating, AVO’s operating in DZYNE programs must have been prior qualified as a DoW Group 3/4/5 UAS pilot IAW DCMA 8210, with a minimum of 500 hours in category.
• AVO’s operating on DZYNE contracts will be required to operate the FMB sensor, and other payloads that may be introduced during the program.
• Prior FMV sensor and payload operator experience is preferred.
• AVO’s must meet the requirements of the DCMA 8210.1D and receive a DD Form 2627 prior to starting training.
• Candidate must be able to perform the duties of a UAS Crewmember safely and effectively without supervision. Duties including flight and ground operations, as well as logbook entry and records keeping.
• Candidate must have the ability to coordinate flight schedules and airspace, allocate resources, frequency deconfliction and execute other day-to-day aspects of flight operations.
• Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Candidate must possess strong leadership skills.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance.
• Candidate must possess a Current or ability to obtain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Successful completion of the UAS Training Course is a condition of continued employment on this program.

Preferred Skills and Education:

• Prior Piccolo Autopilot and PCC experience.
• Prior qualification as LEAP/ULTRA UAS Operator or Maintainer
• Qualified and current on the LEAP/ULTRA UAS or other Piccolo based autopilot UAS.
• 2 Year Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Prior military service.
• Familiarity with customer and expectations, policies, best practices, and high customer satisfaction orientation.
• Computer networking experience.
• Health, Dental and Vision
• Short Term/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance/Workers Compensation
• Traditional and Roth 401k plan options

Department:UxS

Primary Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio