General Atomics | Instructor

UAV Instructor Operator General Atomics Systems Integration Nashville, Tennessee 53506BR Pilots $86,990 - $132,845 Flex Hourly Onsite 50% – 75% General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design. This role serves as a UAV Instructor/Operator Pilot within the Aero Services division.

• Act as an Instructor Operator for General Atomics PBL US Army field support, responsible for supporting customer organizational units in aircrew training, evaluations, and sustained flight operations.
• Coordinate and actively participate in ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management, and safety.
• Remotely pilot vehicles to determine compliance with specifications and operational suitability during flight test/demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers.
• Ensure compliance with service guidance, company policy and procedures, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
• Develop and verify procedures for use with new aircraft features and participate in the development of operational and safety procedures and training syllabus courseware.
• Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

• Educational training equivalent to the completion of a four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency, and five or more years in UAV operation or aviation. Equivalent professional or military experience in UAV or aviation may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Familiarity with Army forms, records, and publications, as well as Contractor Flight and Ground Operations procedures and records (DCMA 8210).
• Demonstrated understanding of UAV and FAA principles, theories, and concepts.
• Minimum of six hundred (600) hours in a UGCS/OSGCS, with at least two hundred (200) hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) with UAV instructor or multiple UAV aircraft qualification.
• Graduate of DA or DES IO Course for MQ-1C Gray Eagle.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for effective interface with all levels of employees and military and civilian customers, contractors, and aircrew.
• Detailed knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• 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 as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

• US Citizenship Required: Yes
• Clearance Level: Secret
• Clearance Required?: Desired

Mid-Level (3-7 years) No