UAV Instructor/Operator

General Atomics; Fort Carson (CO); On-site; USD 95,780 - 146,263; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) seeks an experienced UAV operations professional at Fort Carson, CO. The role coordinates ground and flight operations, plans mission briefs, and serves as instructor/operator for UAVs, including potential remote piloting for tests and demonstrations.

The position requires 4+ years in UAV/aviation or a relevant degree, FAA knowledge, and the ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS.

Qualifications

• Four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency, or five+ years UAV/aviation experience.
• Basic understanding of UAV and FAA principles.
• 600+ hours in OSGCS/UGCS, including 200 hours as PIC.
• Graduate of DA or DES IO course.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS.
• FAA Class II flight physical.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, including extended hours and travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ground and flight operations including mission planning and briefing.
• Serve as instructor/operator of UAVs and manage aircrew resources.
• Possibly remotely pilot vehicles for tests and demonstrations.
• Plan, organize, and execute flight programs and tests per FAA regulations.
• Conduct demonstrations and tests of UAVs.
• Represent GA-SI to military and commercial customers.
• Observe laws, regulations and company obligations.
• Work safely following procedures and Army forms.

Skills

UAV operation

Aviation knowledge

Flight operations coordination

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Four-year degree or trade equivalency

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, coordinate ground and flight operations including mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing; manage aircrew resources and safety. Serve as instructor/operator of assigned UAV(s).
• Actively participate in ground and flight operations, including mission planning, briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and safety.
• Possibly remotely pilot vehicles to determine compliance with specifications and operational suitability during engineering tests and flight test/demonstration support.
• Define, plan, organize, and execute flight programs and test events; ensure compliance with service guidance, company policy and FAA regulations.
• Conduct demonstrations and tests of assigned UAV(s).
• Represent the organization to military and commercial customers.
• Observe all applicable laws, regulations, and obligations wherever business is conducted on behalf of the company.
• Work safely following established operating procedures and practices; be familiar with Army forms, records, publications, and contractor flight and ground operations procedures (DCMA 8210).

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires completion of a four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency, or five+ years in UAV operation or aviation. Equivalent professional or military experience may substitute for education.
• Basic understanding of UAV and FAA principles, theories and concepts.
• Minimum six hundred (600) hours in an OSGCS/UGCS, including two hundred (200) hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).
• Graduate of DA or DES IO course.
• Ability to travel on CONUS and OCONUS.
• Ability to maintain a FAA Class II flight physical.
• Good analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interface with all levels of employees and customers, contractors and aircrew.
• Basic knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

Job type: Full-Time (Hourly)

Salary range: 95,780 - 146,263