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Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a UAS Pilot located at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. Astrion has worked extensively with the Redstone Test Center where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients.
Job Responsibility:
Pilots unmanned observation aircraft vehicles (UAV) remotely to aid military personnel in acquiring information about enemy forces and potential battle areas
Operates the UAV to include mission planning, mission sensor and payload operations, launching, remote piloting, and recovery of the aerial vehicle
Prepares and conducts air reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting, and acquisition missions
Operates mission sensors and payload for target detection
Compiles and examines intelligence that is required to design operational plans and tactics
Plans and analyzes flight missions
Deploys the tactical UAV ground and air system
Operates and performs operator-level maintenance on communications equipment, power sources, light and heavy wheel vehicle, and crane operations
Launches and recovers the air vehicles from runways
Performs pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks and procedures
Directs emplacement of ground control station and directs emplacement of launch and recovery systems
Supervises and assists in air frame repair and coordinates evacuation and replacement of parts and end items
Requirements:
Minimum of 10 years’ experience operating DoD Group 1-3 or larger Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Must have a UAS Instructor Operator qualification from any DoD service
Must have a minimum of 1,000 live flight hours (not simulator)
Must be able to maintain currency or DOD specialized aircraft system qualification
Must possess current FAA Class II Medical Certificate or DoD equivalent
Must have the ability to apply practical knowledge to flight testing applicable to the developmental and system qualification testing of DoD unmanned aircraft
Nice to have:
UAS autopilot (such as Ardupilot and Q Ground Control) knowledge and experience
Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D Printing experience
What we offer:
Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development
Multiple healthcare benefits package options
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule