Instructor Pilot

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an experienced MQ-9 Instructor Pilot to join our team in Grand Forks, ND. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for coordinating ground and flight operations, including mission planning, execution, and briefing, as well as aircrew resource management and ground and flight safety.

• Serves as a permanent, full-time Instructor Pilot and Flight Examiner/Evaluator.
• Performs as subject matter expert for all aspects of the company's family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, including aircraft hardware and software, ground control, and station hardware and software.
• Instructs pilots on the standardization of company aircraft ground and flight operations and procedures, flight test and instructional techniques.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the RPA during all phases of ground and flight operations.
• Instructs UAV student pilots as well as instructor pilots-in-training in all aspects of RPA ground and flight operations, including academic and in-flight instruction.
• Acts as subject matter expert in RPA operational tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Develops and executes instructor mission planning, briefing, mission execution, and debriefing for ground and flight instruction.
• Supports the development of training syllabus courseware, including research, word processing, and presentation development.
• Ensures compliance with all governing regulations, including service guidance, company procedures, and Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.

• Typically requires education or training equivalent to a four-year technical degree and six or more years of progressively complex aviation experience.
• Progressively complex aviation experience must include work done as an instructor pilot in a formal training program.
• For Launch and Recovery instruction: 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) with RPA instructor or multiple RPA aircraft qualification; 1,500 UAV hours, Multiple aircraft RPA Pilot Evaluator qualification.
• For MCE only instructors: 3,000 hours flight experience in a manned aircraft or UAV, 1,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Current RPA instructor or evaluator or multiple RPA aircraft qualification MQ-1/9 pilot time counts toward fulfilling the flying hour requirements.
• Must have a strong aviation background and demonstrate a complete understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Must have excellent organization skills, including planning and coordinating work assignments.
• Able to complete the ACC Classroom Instructor Course, MAJCOM or other DoD Component equivalent, as determined by the TQPC within six months of training as an instructor.
• Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, FAA Commercial Certificate with a current instrument rating, strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on teamwork and verbal and written communication, ability to effectively interface with all levels of employees, as well as military and civilian customers, strong knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the position, ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, CFII (Certified Flight Instructor - Instruments), and U.S. Citizenship.

• Current and qualified MQ-1/9 experience is highly desired.
• MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Instructor Pilot experience.
• Previous qualifications as an instructor in an aircraft in the air-to-ground role.

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Healthcare
• Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans