Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator (Tier II) , OCONUS

Company:Academi
 Location: Moyock, NC, United States

Job Description
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator (Tier II)We are a professional organization serving as a solutions provider to the U.S. government. We operate in the defense, training, logistics, and intelligence spaces, priding ourselves on providing our customers with world-class performance. We are the quiet and dedicated professionals serving the government and commercial markets. Our bandwidth and far-reaching capabilities make us a valuable single-source solutions provider.

All candidates should be willing and able to work in a high-threat environment under austere conditions and pass pre-deployment medical screening to include a Physical Training test. A battery of aptitude tests and system Currency or training will be conducted.
UAS Operator Field Representative (FSR) requires 2 to 5 years of experience and an educational level of Professional or Military Certification. Personnel will be expected to deploy on various contracts and meet mission requirements as required by the onsite customer.
Duty Location: OCONUS
Pay: The pay for this position is competitive and includes pay increases based on longevity. Incentives are also available for voluntary extensions and supervisory positions.
Rotations/ Work Schedule: 120-180 boots on ground / 7 days a week
Position Requirements:
Ability to work independently and in a small team environment.
Willingness to travel no less than 6 months out of every year (CONUS and OCONUS).
High school Diploma or equivalent
Secret Security Clearance (Interim will not be accepted)
Currently possess a Class II FAA Flight physical
Ability to pass Company Background and Drug Screening
Ability to pass pre-deployment medical and dental screenings (CRC/NDC)
Strong Computer literacy
Ability to pass FAA Ground School.

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior Military Service including operational deployment supporting the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT).
Imagery Analyst Intelligence school
Previous OCONUS deployment experience with a UAS
TS/SCI eligible
Private Pilot or better (Commercial/Instrument/CFI/CFII)
Prior experience in systems such as Scan Eagle, Aerosonde 4.7, Shadow, Hunter, T-20, S-100

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform preflight checklists and participate in mission briefings.
Review Airspace requirements and operate systems safely and within requirements of applicable flight regulations as required by the OEM, Military, Unit and specific location requirements.
Operates UAS and monitors UAS “health” systems. Responds to emergency procedures as required.
Operates various sensor systems as required by the mission.
Participates in post mission debriefing. Fills out appropriate forms and prepares for following days operations.
Utilizes checklist and appropriate operations manuals to operate the UAV safely
Assists with various maintenance actions as required by the Site Manager
Additional duties may be assigned

Physical Demands:
Work in Austere Environments
Willing to Work Seven Days a Week
Possible Twelve Hour Days
Pass Physical Readiness Test
Ability to lift 70lbs

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