RequirementsExperience with ArduPilot and Mission Planner using Fixed Wing AircraftExperience to include hobbyist fixed wing RC and/or other UAS experienceMust be able to operate IFR, read and interpret sectional charts, airspace hazards, topography, airport data, and operate in controlled airspaceMust be able to communicate with ATC operations and air-to-air coordination with other aircraft and other airspace management agenciesQualificationsMust be FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certified, or able to obtain certificationMust be Amateur Radio Technician Licensed, or able to obtain certificationTasksPilot in CommandMission planningUAS launch & recoveryPerform pre-flight, in flight, and post flight checksPerform UAS maintenanceMaintain UAS logbooksManage radio network to support UAS operations (Silvus, TrellisWare, etc)Assist with site assessments and inform teams about possible use of UASCoordinate with national and international intelligence agenciesDevelop data sharing capability, trend analysis and proceduresPlan, coordinate, and act as safety officer for flight operationsProvide comprehensive technical post flight analysis and log file analysisResponsibilitiesBe available to deploy OCONUS for 3-12 months periods, rotating with other team members. Primary AOR is CENTCOM.Perform all functional duties independentlyWork and live in a small team austere environmentDefine and carry out UAS based scenarios in test and/or training eventsUnderstand and interpret customer requirements to influence correct use of UAS technology at technical exchange and/or test eventsInteract with both civilian organizations and military unitsEEO StatementKraus 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.BeneficialManned pilot experience is desirableExperience with Group 2 / Group 3 UAS fixed wing platformsExperience with the ISR mission set and associated systems and FMV payload operationKnowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)Knowledge of a wide array of UAS components & UAS flight control softwareAbility to research emerging UAS technologies, describe their advantages, and the impact to DoD capabilitiesAbility to take technical UAS knowledge and inform/instruct others about the technology, capabilities & limitations, and impacts to DoD capabilitiesDemonstrate experience in pre-deployment training and knowledge exchange supporting field training exercises (FTX), Validation Exercises (VALEX), and other technical exchange eventsBA/BS with 0-3 years experience a plus; or AA/AS and 4 years of experience; or HS/GED and 6 years of experienceActive secret security clearance or ability to obtain a secret security clearanceProficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications and intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts #J-18808-Ljbffr
