MQ-9 Instructor Sensor Operator- Cherry Point, NC

**These positions are contingent upon award of contract**

Job Details

Job Description: Delaware Resource Group is searching for qualified MQ-9 instructor Sensor Operators in support of Flight Operations. Ideal candidates will be able to provide instruction, in accordance with applicable instructions to meet proficiency and qualification standards on administered written examinations and flight evaluations for preparatory courses, initial qualification (basic, instrument, mission), transition (conversion, requalification), upgrade qualification (instructor, aircraft commander, special mission, evaluator, dual qualification of sensor operators), and key staff, continuation, refresher course, etc. training as required to meet the on-time graduation and annual requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs duties as Instructor Sensor Operator.
• Performs mission planning, briefing, mission execution and debriefing.
• Instructs UAV student sensor operators in all aspects of UAV ground and flight operations. This training includes academic (platform instruction), simulator, and in-flight instruction.
• Complies with all governing regulations including service guidance, company procedures and Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.
• Use air traffic control services and radio calls during instruction that are in accordance with the most current edition of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control, or applicable International Civil Aviation Organization manuals and circulars for overseas continental United States (OCONUS) locations.
• Support instruction of the Instrument Refresher Course (IRC) with qualified IRC instructors.
• Support instruction of the Crew Resource Management Course (CRM) and CRM Facilitators Course with qualified CRM instructors.
• Support instruction of the Night Vision Devices with qualified aircrew instructors.
• Support instruction of aircraft radios, datalinks and other cryptographic radio devices as assigned, with qualified aircrew instructors in assigned training devices.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

• Shall be qualified Mission Command Element (MCE) and Launch and Recovery Element (LRE) aircrew
• Prior MQ-9 Sensor Operator Training, specifically:
  • United States Air force (USAF) MQ-9 Sensor Operator Initial Qualification Training Course (IQT) OR
  • USMC MQ-9 Sensor Operator Training Course at VMUT-2 OR
  • industry equivalent MQ-9 Sensor Operator Training Course (General Atomics-ASI, L3 Harris, Albers, etc.)
• Valid FAA First, Second or Third-Class Airman Medical Certificate, or a current DD Form 2992 at the GFR's discretion, reflecting the individual is medically cleared for flight duty.
• No less than 550 flight hours as Sensor Operator in MQ-9 aircraft (up to 50% of that MQ-9 flight time can be conducted in simulator)
• No less than 25 hours of MQ-9 instructor time.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

As Required

Security Responsibilities: 

Must have or be able to attain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

As Required

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery.
• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and their surrounding environment.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work in a regular office environment; Communicate via computer and telephone.
• Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock and from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure.
• Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.