DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for supporting customer organizational units in aircrew training, evaluations, and sustained flight operations.
Coordinates and actively participates in ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and safety.
May be called upon to remotely pilot vehicles to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during flight test/demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers.
Ensures compliance with service guidance, company policy and procedures and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
May develop and verify procedures for use with new aircraft features and participates in the development of operational and safety procedures and training syllabus courseware.
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Performs other duties as assigned or required. ... Continue Reading
Job Qualifications:
Typically requires educational training equivalent to the completion of a four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency and five or more years’ experience in UAV operation or aviation.
Equivalent professional or military experience in UAV or aviation may be substituted in lieu of education.
Familiarity with Army forms, records, and publications as well as Contractor Flight and Ground Operations procedures and records (DCMA 8210).
Must demonstrate a detailed understanding of UAV and FAA principles, theories and concepts.
At least six hundred (600) hours in a UGCS/OSGCS of which two hundred (200) hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) with UAV instructor or multiple UAV aircraft qualification
Graduate of DA or DES IO Course for MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately interface with all levels of employees and military and civiliancustomers, contractors and aircrew
Detailed knowledge of computer operations and applications
Ability to maintain a FAA Class II flight physical.
The ability to work both independently and in a team, environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required. ... Continue Reading
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