UAS Pilot

CACI•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

About The Position

CACI is seeking a UAS Pilot to perform operational responsibilities for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) fixed-wing and rotary platforms and supporting systems. The role supports intelligence gathering for mission planning and sensor/payload operations, including launching, remotely piloting, and recovering remotely piloted ground and air vehicle systems. The pilot will support training and test events, conduct technical analysis, assist with intelligence sharing and vulnerability assessments, and work independently as part of a small team. The position may require short-notice travel within the United States and overseas, including to possible conflict areas, and successful completion of CRC and deployment to the CENTCOM theater.

Requirements

Experience with DCMA 8210, HQDA 228-24, and AR951.
Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Experience instructing large groups of personnel of varying ranks in a military environment.
One of the following education and experience combinations: BA/BS and 0–3 years of experience; AA/AS and 4 years of experience; or HS/GED and 6 years of experience.
Experience with COTS multi-rotor and fixed-wing aircraft, including hobbyist UAS experience.
Experience in pre-deployment training and knowledge exchange supporting field training exercises (FTX), Validation Exercises (VALEX), and other technical exchange events.
Ability to obtain a Certified FAA UAS Pilot License.
Ability to successfully complete CRC and deploy to the CENTCOM theater.
Ability to obtain an Amateur Radio Technician License.
Experience with remotely piloted vehicles (RPVs) across land, air, and sea, and ability to design or fabricate them with limited instructions or from pre-built kits.
Knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).
Proficiency with standard MS Office applications and intelligence-related automation supporting analytical efforts and product development.
Ability to work independently at other locations and interact with other organizations and military units.
Ability to communicate and function effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with Department of Defense UAS system policies and procedures.
Monitor and update aircrew training records and flight jackets, and track currency requirements in accordance with GFR directives.
Acquire, fabricate, modify, program, and maintain Group 1 and Group 2 COTS multi-rotor and fixed-wing UAS platforms for training and test events.
Launch and recover air vehicles and perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks.
Travel within the United States and overseas, potentially on short notice and to conflict areas, to disseminate relevant threat information.
Assist with vulnerability site assessments and inform the analyst team about possible UAS use.
Coordinate with national and international intelligence agencies to develop data-sharing capabilities, trend analysis, and procedures.
Plan and coordinate flight operations and serve as safety officer during training and test events.
Provide comprehensive technical red-team analysis.
Perform functional duties independently and work and live in a small team environment.
Instruct and exchange technical knowledge about RPV technology, capabilities, limitations, and impacts to DoD capabilities.
Research emerging RPV technologies and describe their advantages and effects on DoD capabilities.
Define and carry out scenarios in test or training events where RPV technology can be used.
Interpret customer requirements to guide appropriate use of RPV technology at technical exchange and test events.