Requirements Experience with ArduPilot and Mission Planner using Fixed Wing Aircraft
Experience to include hobbyist fixed wing RC and/or other UAS experience
Must be able to operate IFR, read and interpret sectional charts, airspace hazards, topography, airport data, and operate in controlled airspace
Must be able to communicate with ATC operations and air-to-air coordination with other aircraft and other airspace management agencies
Qualifications Must be FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certified, or able to obtain certification
Must be Amateur Radio Technician Licensed, or able to obtain certification
Tasks Pilot in Command
Mission planning
UAS launch & recovery
Perform pre-flight, in flight, and post flight checks
Perform UAS maintenance
Maintain UAS logbooks
Manage radio network to support UAS operations (Silvus, TrellisWare, etc)
Assist with site assessments and inform teams about possible use of UAS
Coordinate with national and international intelligence agencies
Develop data sharing capability, trend analysis and procedures
Plan, coordinate, and act as safety officer for flight operations
Provide comprehensive technical post flight analysis and log file analysis
Responsibilities Be available to deploy OCONUS for 3-12 months periods, rotating with other team members. Primary AOR is CENTCOM.
Perform all functional duties independently
Work and live in a small team austere environment
Define and carry out UAS based scenarios in test and/or training events
Understand and interpret customer requirements to influence correct use of UAS technology at technical exchange and/or test events
Interact with both civilian organizations and military units
EEO Statement Kraus Hamdani Aerospace 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.
Beneficial Manned pilot experience is desirable
Experience with Group 2 / Group 3 UAS fixed wing platforms
Experience with the ISR mission set and associated systems and FMV payload operation
Knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)
Knowledge of a wide array of UAS components & UAS flight control software
Ability to research emerging UAS technologies, describe their advantages, and the impact to DoD capabilities
Ability to take technical UAS knowledge and inform/instruct others about the technology, capabilities & limitations, and impacts to DoD capabilities
Demonstrate experience in pre-deployment training and knowledge exchange supporting field training exercises (FTX), Validation Exercises (VALEX), and other technical exchange events
BA/BS with 0-3 years experience a plus; or AA/AS and 4 years of experience; or HS/GED and 6 years of experience
Active secret security clearance or ability to obtain a secret security clearance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications and intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts
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