Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $105,360.00 - $160,883.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Relocation assistance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Job Description
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a globally recognized leader in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), tactical reconnaissance radars, and advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. GA-ASI is at the forefront of the aerospace and defense industry, delivering reliable and proven remotely piloted aircraft that are used by various government and military clients worldwide. The company's innovations have significantly advanced the capabilities of tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, making GA-ASI an integral part of modern defense solutions.
The UGCS Qualified/Non-deployable Pilot III role at GA-ASI is a vital position re... Show More
The UGCS Qualified/Non-deployable Pilot III role at GA-ASI is a vital position re... Show More
Job Requirements
- Completion of a four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency or equivalent military or professional experience
- Minimum of five years experience in UAV operation or aviation
- Detailed understanding of UAV and FAA principles theories and concepts
- Minimum of 500 hours in a UGCS including 50 hours as Gray Eagle Aircraft Commander
- Graduation from DA or DES IO course
- Ability to maintain a FAA Class II flight physical
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Ability to work extended hours and travel 25 to 50 percent of the time
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
- US citizenship
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
- Must demonstrate a detailed understanding of UAV and FAA principles theories and concepts
- Minimum of five 500 hundred hours in a UGCS of which fifty 50 hours as Gray Eagle Aircraft Commander AC
- Graduate of DA or DES IO course
- Customer specific clearance may be required
- Detailed knowledge of computer operations and applications
- Ability to maintain a FAA Class II flight physical
- Highly desired but not required experience operating and or instructing Gray Eagle Extended Range GE-ER platform
- Desired 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
- Desired but not required strong background working with Universal Mission Simulator UMS as well as UGCS Embedded Trainer ET Mission Server
- 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
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Job Duties
- Act 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
- 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
- Additional functions other duties as assigned or required
- Familiarity with Army forms records and publications as well as Contractor Flight and Ground Operations procedures and records DCMA 8210
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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