Experienced ScanEagle Operator

Employer: VT Group
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operators support military and civilian customer operations
worldwide.

Candidates must be willing to deploy overseas to austere/non-permissive environments a minimum of six (6) months at a time.

FSR’s must be certified Insitu UAS Operators and have prior deployed experience within the last 12 months on SCANEAGLE in land and/or maritime environments.

FSR’s will report to the Portland Oregon Unmanned Systems Office.

Additionally FSR’s may:
Conduct pre-flight planning to include mission briefings, analyzing weather forecasts, checking Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs), Special Instructions (SPINs) and airspace requirements.
Evaluate customer’s mission requirements and determine operational needs.
Coordinate mission specifics with UAS crew and Air Traffic Control (ATC) and review Airspace Control Plan and Mission Logs.
Execute mission and deliver full motion video and payload data.
Complete post-mission reports/logs.
Conduct demonstration flights.
Perform UAS and ground support equipment testing, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Coordinate with Company subject matter experts to resolve issues beyond the scope of field maintenance capability.
Conduct and document maintenance actions.
Conduct inventory of UAS spares/components and reports cycle counts.
Conduct on-site formal/informal technical training.

Knowledge – Skills & Abilities Required:
Required:
Prior deployed experience within the last 12 months on SCANEAGLE in land and/or maritime environments.
DoD Active Secret security clearance with a current background investigation
Ability to pass a Company background investigation.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong customer service background.
 
Physical Requirements:
Ability to obtain an FAA class II medical certificate.
Ability to pass rigorous Medical / Dental / Psychological pre-deployment screening per customer requirements.
Ability to lift and carry 80 lbs unassisted for short distances.
Ability to work in small, cramped spaces.
Ability to ascent/descend stairs, ladders and ramps while carrying up to 40 lbs.
Ability to bend and /or twist legs, arms and body within normal range of motion.
Ability to stand and walk without rest for at least two hours.
Ability to perform required job duties outdoors in conditions that may include extreme high and low temperatures, rain, snow, and high winds.

Desired:
Military/Civilian aviation experience, including FAA private/commercial pilot or A&P certifications.
A high-degree of computer literacy: prior experience with software/hardware installation, knowledge of computer networking to include TCP/IP, Ethernet, and fiber optics.
Education:

3 or more years of ScanEagle experience

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