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Air Vehicle Operator

United States, Sierra Vista · Job Posted December 05, 2025
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Position primarily functions as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Mission Commander on unmanned aircraft for a Department of Defense national, theater, operational or tactical level customer. The AVO is responsible for coordinating ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, crew resource management, and ground & flight safety. The AVO is responsible for tasking of the aircraft from preflight, launch, mission, landing, and post flight operations and to monitoring all vital signs of the aircraft. The AVO is the PIC responsible for safe and legal flight of the air vehicle.

Job Responsibility

  • 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 higher tier, longer endurance systems, driven by national or theater level customers
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform mission planning and coordination activities under varying airspace conditions
  • Must maintain a broad and up-to-date situational awareness of current mission operations
  • 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
  • Selects appropriate instructional procedures or methods
  • Organizes and develops training manuals, testing and evaluation guidelines, and other educational materials
  • Trains assigned personnel in effective tactics, techniques, procedures, policies, and technologies
  • Relocation to CONUS duty location

Requirements

  • At least 100+ flight hours on UAS platforms acting as PIC
  • Proficient computer skills: Office Suite, specifically spreadsheets, collaboration/communication applications, and manipulation of Adobe forms
  • Must be a US citizen with a valid US passport
  • Must possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearance, or higher (as directed by the contract)
  • Meet combatant command theatre entry requirements (e.g., CENTCOM)
  • Must maintain FAA Class 2 medical
  • Must meet all DoD Contractor deployment requirements and pass Combat Readiness Course
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must pass a pre-employment background check
  • The 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 in a team environment while accomplishing mission requirements
  • Work Experience in aviation field in OCONUS (deployed) location
  • Must have a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
  • Must have at least an FAA Private Pilot’s License (PPL) with an Instrument rating
  • Must possess current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
  • Minimum 2-4 years of relative experience and knowledge of basic UAS flight systems and operations
  • Manned Aviation Experience - 500-1000 hours
  • UAS Flight Hours (Group 3+) - 200-500 UAS PIC
  • Experience controlling aircraft Beyond Line of Sight and associated data links
  • Experience with Piccolo PCC or other Auto Pilot systems
  • OCONUS deployment experience is a must
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required

What we offer

  • 401(k)-retirement plan
  • comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company
  • professional development funds
  • an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support
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