UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) Flight Instructor - 15C Gray Eagle

Akima, LLC; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima, LLC is seeking a UAS Instructor Operator - Gray Eagle to work in Sierra Vista, Arizona. In this role, you will provide instruction in academics, flight simulators, and live flight operations to train personnel in the operation of the Gray Eagle UAS.

The ideal candidate has operational flying experience, specifically on the Gray Eagle, and will perform as an Instructor Operator supporting UAS Flight operations. Strong qualifications in military aviation procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS.
• At least four years’ operational flying experience within the last five years.
• 200 hours on the Gray Eagle UAS.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for Gray Eagle UAS operation in academics and live flight.
• Conduct training for personnel on tactical employment of the Gray Eagle UAS.
• Perform as an Instructor Operator in support of UAS Flight operations.

Skills

Operation of Gray Eagle UAS

Flight instruction

Mission planning

Military procedures

Job description

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is looking for a UAS Instructor Operator - Gray Eagle to work in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The candidate will provide instruction in academics, flight simulators, and live flight operations to train personnel in the operation of the Gray Eagle UAS. In addition, performs as Instructor Operators in support of UAS Flight operations for the 2-13th Aviation Regiment on Ft. Huachuca. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS Instruction:

• Procedures for takeoff, landing, and tactical employment of the Gray Eagle UAS.
• Fundamentals and application of Air Crew Coordination.
• Capabilities, emergency procedures, limitations, and system logic of the Gray Eagle UAS System and its payloads.
• Fundamentals and conduct of Gray Eagle UAS Missions with emphasis on route, zone, and area reconnaissance; aerial surveillance; security operations; and employment of the Gray Eagle UAS in attack missions.
• Fundamentals of Mission Planning and approval Process to include the METTTC; Risk Assessment; and Performance Planning.
• Concepts and application of Army reporting formats to include SALUTE, SALTW, and BDA reports. Familiarity with National Airspace -- restricted areas and class D airspace -- and ATC phraseology.
• Configuration of system radios for flight operations and communications relay. Application of map reading techniques for UAS Operations.
• Fundamentals of laser safety, different types of lasers on UAS payloads, employment, capabilities, detractors, and effective utilization of lasers during UAS missions.
• Fundamentals of Combat Vehicle Identification and familiarity with major US, Allied, and Threat equipment.
• Concepts and application of military Symbology.
• Fratricide and how to prevent it as a UAS operator through positive identification of targets and situational awareness.
• Familiarity with Joint procedures for Call for Indirect Fire and Laser Designation for a Hellfire missile.
• Familiarity and application of AR 95-1 (Flight Regulations), TC 3-04.11 (Commander's Aviation Training and Standardization Program), TC 3-04.3 (Aviation Gunnery), AR 40-8 (Exogenous Factors), and TC 3-04.93 (Aeromedical Training).
• Familiarity and application with of DA PAM 738-751 (TAMMS) and maintenance logbook software.
• Concepts of Decisive Action and how a UAS operates in offensive, defensive, stability, and defense support of civil authorities’ operations.
• Concepts and participants in the OE.
• Fundamentals of the IPB process as an UAS operator will support the commander’s tactical decision-making by providing information that enhances situational awareness of the operational environment.
• Basic aviation Instrument Flight Rules School topics include but are not limited to: National Airspace Regulations, Flight Instruments and Systems, Weather, IFR flight planning, IFR approach/departure procedures, DOD Flight Information Publications (FLIP) and Airspace Management.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS.
• Must have at least four years’ operational flying (post initial qualification) experience within the last five years.
• 200 hours on the Gray Eagle.
• 20 hours as an aircraft Commander (AC) (Can substitute 20 hours of IO for AC but must have AC designation in records).
• Must have System qualification/ verification:
  • Army Qualification Certificates, DD214, DA 7122).
  • OEM qualified. For OEM: DCMA (1821, 2628 stating qualifications.
• Must have been AC designated/verified via DD form 759, or DCMA/OEM.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a flight physical per AR 95-20.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete all evaluations per AR 95-20 including:
  • TRADOC instructor evaluations.
  • Oral academic evaluations.
  • No-notice evaluations.
  • Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES) evaluations.
  • Proficiency Flight evaluations (PFEs).
  • Standardization Flight Evaluations (SFE).

Desired Qualifications

• IO course graduate.
• Recency of flight: 12 hours as AC within the last 12 months.

Job ID

2026-23693

Work Type

On-Site