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Air Vehicle Operator 2 - Deployed

United States💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-26

Core

Coordinate ground and flight operations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) as Pilot in Command (PIC), supporting national and theater-level DoD customers.

Role type

Senior IC Air Vehicle Operator (UAS PIC)

Builds

UAS mission execution and coordination for national security operations

Domain

Defense / Aviation / UAS Operations

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

UAS flight operations, mission planning, crew resource management, situational awareness, government defense policies, instructional training design, Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) control, data link management

Preferred skills

Manned aviation experience, PCC/Auto Pilot systems, OCONUS deployment experience

Technologies

UAS platforms, Office Suite, Adobe forms, simulation exercises, computer-based training

Responsibilities

Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) of UAS, coordinate ground and flight operations, formulate training programs and manuals, train personnel in tactics and procedures, monitor aircraft vital signs, manage preflight to post-flight operations

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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