Production Test MQ-1C UGCS Operator Pilot
Palmdale, CA
Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2024
Job Posting for Production Test MQ-1C UGCS Operator Pilot at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Non-Deployable Production Test MQ-1C UGCS Operator Pilot to join our Flight Operations located near Palmdale, California!
Under general direction, the UGCS Qualified/Non-Deployable Pilot will be responsible for coordinating ground flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and ground flight safety. Individuals will be responsible for multiple types of flight support, including test events, production flights, transition training, sustainment training, and simulator operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Qualifications:
Salary:$87,070 - $132,963
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Non-Deployable Production Test MQ-1C UGCS Operator Pilot to join our Flight Operations located near Palmdale, California!
Under general direction, the UGCS Qualified/Non-Deployable Pilot will be responsible for coordinating ground flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and ground flight safety. Individuals will be responsible for multiple types of flight support, including test events, production flights, transition training, sustainment training, and simulator operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Fly as Aircraft Commander for MQ-1C Production and Test flights.
- Act as an Instructor Operator for GA-ASI. Responsible for training and evaluating soldier and contractor personnel on the Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System including sustainment training, transition training, upgrade training, standardization flight evaluations, no notice evaluations, and refresher training.
- Coordinates and actively participates in ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and safety.
- Ensures compliance with service guidance, company policy/ procedures and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
- May develop and verify procedures for use with new aircraft features and participates in the development of operational and safety procedures and training syllabus courseware.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Familiarity with Army forms, records and publications as well as Contractor Flight and Ground Operations procedures and records (DCMA 8210)
- Additional Functions/Other duties as assigned or required.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires education al training equivalent to the completion of a four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency and six or more months experience in UAV operation or aviation. Equivalent professional or military experience in UAV or aviation may be substituted in lieu of education.
- Must demonstrate a detailed understanding of aviation principles, theories and concepts.
- Must possess:
- Five hundred (500) hours in a UGCS of which fifty (50) hours as Gray Eagle Aircraft Commander (AC)
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately interface with all levels of employees and military and civilian customers, contractors and aircrew
- Detailed knowledge of computer operations and applications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is required
- Ability to maintain a FAA Class II flight physical
- The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work additional hours and travel as required
- Experience operating and/or instructing Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) platform
- FAA Private Pilot Certificate with a current instrument rating and ability to maintain certificate and instrument currency or specialized aircraft system qualification
- Strong background working with Universal Missions Simulator (UMS) as well as UGCS Embedded Trainer (ET)/ Mission Server
Salary:$87,070 - $132,963
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