UAV Instructor Operator

divh2Ugcs Qualified/Non-deployable Pilot Iii/h2pGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. Under general direction, the UGCS Qualified/Non-deployable Pilot IIIs will be responsible for coordinating ground flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and ground flight safety. Individuals will be responsible for multiple types of flight support, including transition training, sustainment training, test events, training development, and simulator operations./ppDuties and Responsibilities:/pulliAct as an Instructor Operator for GA-ASI. Responsible for training and evaluating contractor personnel and Army operators on the Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System including sustainment training, upgrade training, standardization flight evaluations, no notice evaluations, and refresher training./liliCoordinates and actively participates in ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and safety./liliMay 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./liliEnsures compliance with service guidance, company policy and procedures and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations./liliMay develop and verify procedures for use with new aircraft features and participates in the development of operational and safety procedures and training syllabus courseware./liliResponsible 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./liliAdditional Functions/Other duties as assigned or required./liliFamiliarity with Army forms, records, and publications as well as Contractor Flight and Ground Operations procedures and records (DCMA 8210)./li/ulpJob Qualifications:/pulliTypically 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./liliMust demonstrate a detailed understanding of UAV and FAA principles, theories and concepts./liliMinimum of five (500) hundred hours in a UGCS of which fifty (50) hours as Gray Eagle Aircraft Commander (AC)./liliGraduate of DA or DES IO Course./liliCustomer specific clearance(s) may be required./liliDetailed knowledge of computer operations and applications; (6) Ability to maintain a FAA Class II flight physical./liliHighly desired but not required: Experience operating and/or instructing Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) platform./liliDesired but not required: FAA Private Pilot Certificate with a current instrument rating and ability to maintain certificate and instrument currency or a specialized aircraft system qualification./liliDesired but not required: Strong background working with Universal Mission Simulator (UMS) as well as UGCS Embedded Trainer (ET) / Mission Server./liliThe ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required./liliAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance./li/ul/div