UAV Flight Instructor & Operator — Mission Planner

General Atomics Systems Integration; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) seeks a seasoned UAV operations specialist at Fort Bragg. You will coordinate mission planning, flight execution, debriefings and safety, while serving as Instructor/Operator for assigned UAVs.

Expect occasional demonstrations and engineering flight support to ensure FAA and company compliance. The role requires a four-year degree or trade school equivalency, 5+ years in UAV/aviation, and travel both CONUS/OCONUS.

Qualifications

• Education: four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency with 5+ years UAV/aviation experience.
• Must understand UAV and FAA principles, theories and concepts.
• 600 hours in a OSGCS/UGCS, with 200 hours as PIC.
• Graduate of DA or DES IO course.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS.
• FAA Class II flight physical.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ground and flight operations including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing and safety.
• Instruct and operate assigned UAVs as Instructor/Operator.
• Conduct demonstrations and tests of UAVs and participate in flight test/demonstration support.
• Ensure compliance with service guidance, FAA regulations and company procedures.
• May represent the organization with military and commercial customers.
• Observe all laws, regulations and safety practices wherever business is conducted.

Skills

UAV operation

Flight operations

Aircrew coordination

FAA compliance

Communications

Education

Four-year technical degree or trade school

Job description

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) seeks a seasoned UAV operations specialist at Fort Bragg. You will coordinate mission planning, flight execution, debriefings and safety, while serving as Instructor/Operator for assigned UAVs.

Expect occasional demonstrations and engineering flight support to ensure FAA and company compliance. The role requires a four-year degree or trade school equivalency, 5+ years in UAV/aviation, and travel both CONUS/OCONUS.