MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Sensor Operator II

Albers Aerospace•Yuma, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Albers Aerospace is seeking a candidate for a Launch and Recovery MQ-9 Sensor Operator to support USMC aviation operations. This job is in Yuma, Arizona and the candidate must reside/relocate or deploy to Yuma, AZ. Essential Job Functions: * Assist pilot in command (PIC) of MQ-9 aircraft and provide safe operation of aircraft payloads, sensors and communications equipment in CONUS and OCONUS locations. * Participate in all phases of flight to include planning/briefing, execution, debrief and crew resource management. * Adhere to specific military, civilian and ICAO flight rules to include compliance with FAA regulations. * Provides expertise in the operation of unmanned aircraft and sensor operations. * Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations. * Plans and performs a wide range of in-process analog, digital, microwave, optical and mechanical systems and equipment under ambient and environmental conditions. * Technical knowledge and experience with UAS operations to facilitate their integration safely and efficiently into the NAS. * This effort requires collaboration with US Government organizations and the Original Equipment manufacturer. Ultimately, technical knowledge and experience to support UAS integration into the NAS without reducing existing capacity, decreasing safety, negatively impacting current operators, or increasing the risk to airspace users or persons and property on the ground any more than the integration of comparable new and novel technologies Note: The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Requirements

Qualified C-Band Launch and Recovery MQ-9 Sensor Operator or previously qualified Launch and Recovery MQ-9 Sensor Operator (Form 8 within last 3 years)
Must have at least 200 hours as a MQ-9 Sensor Operator
Must possess current FAA Class II Medical Certificate or DoD equivalent
Must have the ability to travel in CONUS
Maintaining a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance is required

Nice To Haves

MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Instructor/Evaluator Sensor Operator experience
500 MQ-9 flight hours
Last flight within 180 days

Responsibilities

Assist pilot in command (PIC) of MQ-9 aircraft and provide safe operation of aircraft payloads, sensors and communications equipment in CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Participate in all phases of flight to include planning/briefing, execution, debrief and crew resource management.
Adhere to specific military, civilian and ICAO flight rules to include compliance with FAA regulations.
Provides expertise in the operation of unmanned aircraft and sensor operations.
Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations.
Plans and performs a wide range of in-process analog, digital, microwave, optical and mechanical systems and equipment under ambient and environmental conditions.
Technical knowledge and experience with UAS operations to facilitate their integration safely and efficiently into the NAS.
Collaborate with US Government organizations and the Original Equipment manufacturer to support UAS integration into the NAS without reducing existing capacity, decreasing safety, negatively impacting current operators, or increasing the risk to airspace users or persons and property on the ground any more than the integration of comparable new and novel technologies.