Uav Pilot/Instructor III

JOB TITLE:                      UAV PILOT/INSTRUCTOR III

DEPARTMENT:              FLIGHT OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO:                 FLIGHT OPERATIONS TRAINING MANAGER

CLASSIFICATION:          EXEMPT

Job Summary:

The UAV Pilot/instructor will support the operation and training of Vanilla UAS. This role will oversee ground and flight operations during stateside training and overseas missions while providing technical support. The Senior UAV Pilot /Instructor will play a key role in mission success and program development through technical expertise and operational excellence.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform flight operation planning in support of customer-driven requirements
• Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks 
• Remote pilot a UAS, following a specific flight plan or modifying flight plans to meet mission objectives
• Deliver training programs to new UAV pilots, ensuring adherence to operational protocols and safety standards.   
• Support flight operations outside the continental United States for up to four (4) months at a time if needed 
• Conduct flight demonstrations for customers at remote locations
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to maximize mission readiness
• Ensure compliance with all FAA regulations as applicable

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Unmanned Systems or related field with 5+ years of related experience, or 9 years of experience in lieu of education.
• Minimum of 500 hours of flight experience as a Pilot in Command.
• Must have Vigilant Spirit experience 
• Must have Quattro FMS experience 
• Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret level security clearance.
• Able to obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required
• Comfortable operating a UAS in various weather and light conditions

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

• Completion of training or a degree in aviation, engineering, or a related field preferred
• Research and development experience 
• Publication writing experience 
• Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA 
• Private Pilot License 
• Experience in deployed UAS ISR operations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to perform physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, including, but not limited to, perceiving differences in wire cable colors, moving and/or lifting items such as ladders, tools, air tanks, test equipment and other objects weighing up to 100 pounds, working aloft; climbing ladders.
• Must be able to obtain a DOT physical