MQ-9 UAS Sensor Operator II (Kaneohe Bay, HI)

Amentum•Kaneohe, HI

1d•$60•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting the pilot in command (PIC) of MQ-9 aircraft and ensuring the safe operation of aircraft payloads, sensors, and communication equipment in both CONUS and OCONUS locations. The position requires participation in all flight phases, adherence to military, civilian, and ICAO flight rules, and compliance with FAA regulations. The Sensor Operator will provide expertise in unmanned aircraft and sensor operations, develop training materials, and perform a wide range of operations with various systems and equipment. A key aspect of this role is using technical knowledge to facilitate the safe and efficient integration of UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS), collaborating with US Government organizations and the Original Equipment Manufacturer. This integration must not compromise existing capacity, safety, or increase risks to airspace users or those on the ground. The role also includes performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must have an active Secret US Government clearance with ability to obtain Top-Secret.
US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
High school graduate (or equivalent) with 5 plus years in the performance and execution of U.S. military requirements.
Within the last 10 years, at least one year of MQ-9A Sensor Operator duties to US Naval/USAF UAS flight operations or within the last 15 years, at least 3 years of MQ-9A sensor operator duties supporting US Naval/USAF UAS flight operations.
Qualified MQ-9A Sensor Operator or previously qualified MQ-9A Sensor Operator (Form 8/NATOPS Eval within last 3 years)
Must have at least 200 hours as MQ-9A Sensor Operator
Must possess current FAA Class I or Class II Medical Certificate or DOD equivalent.
Must have excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to professionally interface with numerous levels of management, customers, and peers.
The ability to work as a team to accomplish mission requirements.

Nice To Haves

Active Top-Secret clearance.
Qualified MQ-9A Line of Sight Launch and Recovery (LOS L/R) Sensor Operator or previously qualified MQ-9A LOS L/R Sensor Operator (Form 8 within last 3 years)
Qualified MQ-9A SATCOM Launch and Recovery (SLR) Sensor Operator or previously qualified MQ-9A SLR Sensor Operator (documentation within last 3 years)
Current or previously qualified MQ-9A Instructor Sensor Operator.

Responsibilities

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 operations with in-process analog, digital, microwave, optical and mechanical systems and equipment under ambient and environmental conditions.
Use 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.
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.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.