About This Role
Piloting unmanned aircraft systems in a deployed operational environment is the core of this role, ensuring strict compliance with all flight and ground procedures. This position suits an experienced Air Vehicle Operator (AVO) with a strong background in group 4 and above unmanned aircraft, ready to enforce standardization and safety while working as an integral part of an operational team.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the unmanned aircraft system
- Serve as Pilot-In-Command, supporting daily flight operations
- Comply with flight procedures, training procedures, and standards and evaluation procedures
- Enforce flight and ground safety across the fleet
- Be available for shift work, as scheduled hours can fluctuate
- Support internal audits and performance reviews, track data for operations managers and engineering
- Maintain all readiness requirements for duties, certifications, proficiency, required skills, or pre-requisites
Requirements
- Thorough understanding of aircraft components: powerplant, electrical systems, RF systems, as well as troubleshooting aircraft issues
- Familiarity with FAA/ICAO/DoD flight operational procedures
- Experience enforcing flight standards, airworthiness, and safety
- Understanding of DCMA procedures and reporting
- Accountability and management of Government contract property procedures
- Exceptional knowledge of Unmanned Aircraft procedures
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Excellent organization and planning skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and get along with others
- Ability to review, interpret, apply industry standards (FAA/ICAO), and ensure compliance to program requirements and publications
- Ability to quickly learn new Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Technical Manuals, and procedures
- Attention to detail and organization skills regarding aircraft logbooks and timeliness in completing required paperwork
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Be a self-starter and be able to manage time efficiently
- Be a critical thinker
- 5+ years group 4 or larger UAS experience
- At least 100+ PIC flight hours operating Unmanned Aircraft
- Hold a FAA Private Pilot License and Instrument Rating
- Possess and maintain current FAA Class 2 medical (annually)
- Meet requirements for CONUS or OCONUS duty
- Hold an active Secret DoD clearance
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Drug screening required for employment, may be tested any time
Benefits
- ESOP contributions
- 401k Matching Program
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Leave
Important Details
- Physical work environment: austere locations with limited access to selective food; shelter provided at worksite
- Schedule: ability to work outside for 12-hour shifts in >100 deg F weather
- Physical requirements: ability to lift overhead items, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds; regularly walk, sit and stand and reach with hands and arms; close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; ability to walk on flight lines and on ramps 1+ miles per day
- Safety equipment: ability to use PPE for mechanical, audible, and chemical hazards; additional equipment may be required for occupational hazards (situation dependent)
- Medical requirements: a FAA class 2 flight physical is required annually; compliance with additional medical restrictions IAW US Government Standards as required; final determination for approval resides with the Surgeon for the supported US Government Organization prior to deployment
- Travel: 50%, and up to 100%
- Relocation Assistance Available: Yes
Application Process
- Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening
About the Company
Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, TSC is an employee-owned company that has been providing high-quality technical services and solutions for over 50 years. Its diverse portfolio includes providing full lifecycle support in Precision Strike and Area Effects; Area Protection; Airborne Sensors and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Vehicle Protection; Electronic Warfare Systems; Air and Missile Defense; Space Systems, and Intelligence and Information Systems.
