AIR VEHICLE OPERATIOR

Titan Echelon, LLC•Southern Pines, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Titan Echelon is seeking an Air Vehicle Operator to join their Flight Operations team. This individual will function as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Mission Commander on unmanned aircraft for a Department of Defense customer. The role involves acting as PIC of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), providing Mission Coordinator/Commander support, and primarily supporting long endurance systems for national or theater level customers. The operator must be proficient in mission planning and coordination under varying airspace conditions, maintain broad situational awareness of current mission operations, understand mission target environments, and be familiar with operational methods and infrastructure. They must also understand government defense industry policies and procedures related to operating aircraft and supporting customer requirements, meet minimum performance standards, and be able to formulate training programs, lesson plans, and schedules.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen with valid US passport
Active Secret security clearance
FAA private pilot’s license with an instrument rating
FAA Class II Medical Certificate
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience
4+ years of prior qualified Air Vehicle Operator, instructor, evaluator, and/or launch and recovery experience
4+ years of operational experience
Experience with Piccolo Command Center or similar products
Ability to professionally interface with numerous levels of management, customers, and peers
The ability to work extended hours and/or shift work
The ability to work as a team to accomplish mission requirements
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Timecard experience
Expense report experience
Strong attention to detail
Ability to interact effectively with various levels internal and external to the organization
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to work unsupervised
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees

Responsibilities

Acts as Pilot in Command (PIC) of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Provide Mission Coordinator/Commander support to the team when not acting as PIC
Primarily supports long endurance systems, driven by national or theater level customers
Demonstrates the ability to perform mission planning and coordination acting under varying airspace conditions
Must maintain a broad and up-to-date situational awareness of current mission operations; quickly gain understanding of current mission target environments and associated dynamics; and be familiar with operational methods and infrastructure
Understands government defense industry policies and procedures related to operating aircraft and supporting customer requirements
Meets/exceeds minimum performance standards as outlines in the master training syllabuses
Formulates training programs, lesson plans and schedules, based on knowledge of identified training needs, systems requirements, or service needs