UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) Flight Instructor - 15C Gray Eagle

Akima, LLC•Sierra Vista, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is seeking a UAS Instructor Operator - Gray Eagle to provide instruction in academics, flight simulators, and live flight operations for the Gray Eagle UAS. The role also involves performing as an Instructor Operator in support of UAS Flight operations for the 2-13th Aviation Regiment on Ft. Huachuca.

Requirements

Qualification in Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS.
At least four years of operational flying (post initial qualification) experience within the last five years.
200 hours on the Gray Eagle.
20 hours as an aircraft Commander (AC) (Can substitute 20 hours of IO for AC but must have AC designation in records).
System qualification/ verification: Army Qualification Certificates, DD214, DA 7122).
OEM qualified. For OEM: DCMA (1821, 2628 stating qualifications).
Must have been AC designated/verified via DD form 759, or DCMA/OEM.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a flight physical per AR 95-20.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete all evaluations per AR 95-20 including: TRADOC instructor evaluations, Oral academic evaluations, No-notice evaluations, Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES) evaluations, Proficiency Flight evaluations (PFEs), Standardization Flight Evaluations (SFE).

Nice To Haves

IO course graduate.
Recency of flight: 12 hours as AC within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction on Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS procedures for takeoff, landing, and tactical employment.
Instruct on fundamentals and application of Air Crew Coordination.
Teach capabilities, emergency procedures, limitations, and system logic of the Gray Eagle UAS System and its payloads.
Instruct on fundamentals and conduct of Gray Eagle UAS Missions, including route, zone, and area reconnaissance; aerial surveillance; security operations; and employment in attack missions.
Cover fundamentals of Mission Planning and approval Process, including METTTC, Risk Assessment, and Performance Planning.
Explain concepts and application of Army reporting formats (SALUTE, SALTW, BDA reports).
Familiarize personnel with National Airspace (restricted areas and class D airspace) and ATC phraseology.
Instruct on configuration of system radios for flight operations and communications relay.
Teach application of map reading techniques for UAS Operations.
Cover fundamentals of laser safety, types of lasers on UAS payloads, employment, capabilities, detractors, and effective utilization during UAS missions.
Instruct on fundamentals of Combat Vehicle Identification and familiarity with major US, Allied, and Threat equipment.
Explain concepts and application of military Symbology.
Teach about Fratricide and prevention methods for UAS operators through positive target identification and situational awareness.
Familiarize personnel with Joint procedures for Call for Indirect Fire and Laser Designation for a Hellfire missile.
Instruct on familiarity and application of AR 95-1 (Flight Regulations), TC 3-04.11 (Commander's Aviation Training and Standardization Program), TC 3-04.3 (Aviation Gunnery), AR 40-8 (Exogenous Factors), and TC 3-04.93 (Aeromedical Training).
Instruct on familiarity and application with DA PAM 738-751 (TAMMS) and maintenance logbook software.
Explain concepts of Decisive Action and how a UAS operates in offensive, defensive, stability, and defense support of civil authorities’ operations.
Cover concepts and participants in the OE.
Instruct on fundamentals of the IPB process as an UAS operator will support the commander’s tactical decision-making by providing information that enhances situational awareness of the operational environment.
Cover basic aviation Instrument Flight Rules School topics including National Airspace Regulations, Flight Instruments and Systems, Weather, IFR flight planning, IFR approach/departure procedures, DOD Flight Information Publications (FLIP) and Airspace Management.