Flight Ground Instructor
Company:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Location:
Emerado, North Dakota
Job ID:
53192BR
Job Category:
Pilots
Experience Level:
Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Workstyle:
Onsite
Travel Percentage:
0% – 25%
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Salary Range:
$128,020 - $229,158
Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a permanent, full-time Instructor Pilot and Flight Examiner/Evaluator. This role requires serving as a subject matter expert for all aspects of the company’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) family, including aircraft hardware and software, ground control station hardware, and software. The position involves instructing pilots on the standardization of company aircraft ground and flight operations, procedures, flight testing, and instructional techniques.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
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Ensure the safe operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) during all phases of ground and flight operations.
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Instruct UAV student pilots and instructor pilots-in-training in all aspects of UAV ground and flight operations, including academic instruction and in-flight training.
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Act as a subject matter expert in UAV operational tactics, techniques, and procedures.
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Develop and execute instructor mission planning, briefing, mission execution, and debriefing for ground and flight instruction.
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Support the development of training syllabus courseware, including research, word processing, and presentation development.
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Ensure compliance with all governing regulations, including service guidance, company procedures, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations.
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Uphold all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
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Maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Job Qualifications
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Education or formal training equivalent to a four-year technical degree and six or more years of progressively complex aviation experience. Equivalent professional aviation experience may be substituted for education.
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Progressively complex aviation experience must include work as an instructor pilot in a formal training program.
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For Launch and Recovery instruction: 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) with UAV instructor or multiple UAV aircraft qualification; 1,500 UAV hours; Multiple aircraft UAV Pilot Evaluator qualification.
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For MCE only instructors: 3,000 hours flight experience in a manned aircraft or UAV; 1,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC); Current UAV instructor or evaluator or multiple UAV aircraft qualification. MQ-9 pilot time counts towards fulfilling flying hour requirements.
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Strong aviation background with a comprehensive understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
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Excellent organization skills, including planning and coordinating work assignments.
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FAA Commercial Certificate with a current instrument rating.
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Strong interpersonal skills, emphasizing teamwork and verbal and written communication.
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Ability to effectively interface with all levels of employees, as well as military and civilian customers.
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Strong knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the position.
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Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications
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Current and qualified MQ-9 experience is highly desired.
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MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Instructor Pilot experience.
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Previous qualifications as an instructor in an aircraft in the air-to-ground role.