Tier III UAV Instructor Pilot 2 -306827

JOB SUMMARY

Candidate must be able to safely and effectively perform the duties of an Instructor Operator without supervision, including flight and ground equipment setup as well as logs and records. Manage classroom instruction as well as one-on-one instruction. Communicate directly with the customer to provide effective feedback on student progress. Ability to coordinate flight schedules, airspace, resources, frequency management, and other aspects of flight operations. Basic computer skills are required, computer networking experience is desired. Must communicate effectively with internal and external customers both verbally and in writing and possess strong leadership skills.

Primary Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Or- anywhere in the U.S. with additional travel

Travel:

Up to 25% if reporting to Colorado Springs, CO location
Up to 100% if reporting from other U.S. locations, as needed

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

Prior Gray Eagle Qualification

Graduate of Department Army UAS Instructor Course or Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES) Equivalency

500 hours of prior Tier II/III/IV UAS experience while acting as the Pilot in Command

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Clearance

Maintain FAA Class II Flight Physical

Maintain contractually mandated physical health standards required for OCONUS Operations

Prior to interview, candidates will be asked to provide flight records

Gray Eagle experience on software version 4.3.4 revision A (UGCS) or later

Preferred:

Experience being deployed in support of military UAS operations

FAA Private Pilot or Commercial Certificate with Instrument Rating

100 hours of Pilot in Command experience in manned aircraft

Must be able to pass a standard deployment physical and maintain deployment readiness

Possess an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree OR 5 years of Military/Industry Experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

This position is subject to noise. Employees may be required to participate in the Hearing Conservation Program, which will require regular testing and wearing of hearing protection equipment where necessary.

This position is subject to a variety of physical and atmospheric conditions. This position will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

This position is subject to oils.

This position is subject to working conditions peculiar to the particular assignment. (e.g., required to perform work-related travel worldwide and may include accompanying DOD forces into hardship and combat areas with little notice for extended periods of time.)

This position may involve exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds of force constantly

Visual requirement is the minimum standard for those whose work deals largely with visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and computer terminals; extensive reading and research; and using measuring devices.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Recruiting Company Textron Systems

Primary Location US-Maryland-Hunt Valley

Other Locations United States

Job Field Flight Operations

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Individual Contributor

Shift First Shift

Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Posting 03/02/2023, 12:35:50 PM

Relocation Available

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