Date posted
11/14/2023
Job ID
43027BR
Company
General Atomics Systems Integration
Experience Level
Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Job Title
Flight Ground Instructor
City
Grand Forks
State
North Dakota
Workstyle
Onsite
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time Salary
Salary Range
$128,020 - $229,158
JOB SUMMARY
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Deployable Flight-Ground Insturctor to join our Aero Services Division based out of Grand Forks, ND. This role will require 1 Overseas Deployment per year, along with 1 deployment instructing onsite at our facility in Grand Forks, ND.
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Serves as a permanent, full time, Instructor Pilot and Flight Examiner/Evaluator.
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Performs as subject matter expert for all aspects of the company's family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems to include aircraft hardware and software, ground control, station hardware and software.
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Instructs pilots on the standardization of company aircraft ground and flight operations and procedures, flight test and instructional techniques.
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Responsible for the safe operation of the UAV during all phases of ground and flight operations.
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Instructs UAV student pilots as well as instructor pilots-in-training in all aspects of UAV ground and flight operations including academic (platform instruction) and in- flight instruction.
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Acts as subject matter expert in UAV operational tactics, techniques, and procedures. Develops and executes instructor mission planning, briefing, mission execution and debriefing.for ground and flight instruction.
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Supports the development of training syllabus courseware to include research, word processing and presentation development.
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Ensures compliance with all governing regulations including service guidance, company procedures and Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.
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Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations and company policies wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
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Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
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Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to a four-year technical degree and six or more years progressively complex aviation experience. Progressively complex aviation experience must include work done as an instructor pilot in a formal training program. For Launch and Recovery instruction: 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) with UAV instructor or multiple UAV aircraft qualification; one thousand five hundred (1500) UAV hours, Multiple aircraft UAV Pilot Evaluator qualification. For MCE only instructors: 3000 hours flight experience in a manned aircraft or UAV, 1000 hours as Pilot-in- Command (PIC), Current UAV instructor or evaluator or multiple UAV aircraft qualification MQ-1/9 pilot time counts toward fulfilling the flying hour requirements. Equivalent professional aviation experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
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Must have a strong aviation background and demonstrate a complete understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
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Must have excellent organization skills including planning and coordinating work assignments.
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Able to complete the ACC Classroom Instructor Course, MAJCOM or other DoD Component equivalent, as determined by the TQPC within six months of training as an instructor.
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Completion of the Air Combat Command Classroom Instructor Course or MAJCOM equivalent satisfies the CRI requirement.
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Ability to meet AFI 11-2 MQ-1/9, Volume 1, Chapter 2 Instructor Pilot Prerequisites prior to certification as an MQ-1/9 IP.
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Must also possess:
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FAA Commercial Certificate with a current instrument rating.
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Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on 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; and
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The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
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Preferred: Current and qualified MQ-1/9 experience is highly desired.
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MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Instructor Pilot experience. Previous qualifications as an instructor in an aircraft in the air-to-ground role.
SALARY:
$128,020 - $229,158
Travel Percentage Required
50 - 75
Relocation Assistance Provided
Not Provided
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Clearance Required?
Yes
Clearance Level
Secret