Appcast

UAS Operator and Training Specialist

Appcast$103K — $181K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or aeronautical with 3+ years of relevant experience or 5+ years of operational UAS and training experience.
  • Experience in tactical, public safety, law enforcement, military, or national security environments.
  • FAA Part 107 certification.
  • Demonstrated experience with rotary and fixed-wing Group 1-3 UAS platforms.
  • Experience in UAS training events and operator instruction.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Active SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct safe and effective Group 1-3 UAS flight operations for various missions.
  • Provide hands-on training for UAS operators on multiple platforms.
  • Oversee instructor development and refresher training.
  • Enhance UAS training materials and instructional guides.
  • Evaluate operator proficiency and provide necessary coaching.
  • Support internal and external operator certification programs.
  • Conduct mission planning and operational checks for UAS activities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with flexible contribution options.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented UAS Operator and Training Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to support the development, maintenance, and improvement of UAS training materials, flight procedures, qualification standards, compliance requirements, and instructional guides.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Conduct safe and effective Group 1-3 UAS flight operations in support of operational, training, and test activities.

  • Support and conduct hands-on training for newand existing UAS operators on multiple UAS platforms.

  • Conduct in-house instructor development and refresher training.

  • Support the development, maintenance, and improvement of UAS training materials, flight procedures, qualification standards, compliance requirements, and instructional guides.

  • Evaluate operator proficiency and provide mentorship, coaching, and remediation as required.

  • Support the development and execution of internaland external operator certification and qualification programs.

  • Execute mission planning, pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight activities for operational and training missions.

  • Support domestic and international deployment operations, including travel toaustere and high-threatenvironments up to 30% of the time.

  • Conduct operational checks, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities for UAS equipment and payloads.

  • Support test and evaluation activities involving emerging UAS and C-UAS technologies.

  • Coordinate with government stakeholders, vendors, and operational personnel during mission execution and training events.

  • Prepare mission summaries, situational reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials for leadership.

  • Operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while maintaining safety, professionalism, and mission effectiveness

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or aeronautical with 3+ years of relevant experience OR 5+ years of operational UAS and training experience

  • Experience operating intactical, public safety,law enforcement, military, or national security environments.

  • FAA Part 107 certification.

  • Demonstrated experience operating rotary and fixed-wing Group 1-3 UAS platforms.

  • Experience supporting or conducting UAS training events and operator instruction.

  • Experience supporting instructional programs, flight training, or operator qualification programs.

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, includingaustere and high-threatenvironments, up to 30% of the time.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic operational environments.

  • Experience briefing operational status, findings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

  • Active SECRET clearance.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Experience supporting overseas contingency or high-threat operations.

  • Familiarity with RF communications, video transmission systems, and networking concepts.

  • Experience with mission planning software.

  • Experience troubleshooting UAS hardware and software systems.

  • Experience supporting the development of standard operating procedures, tactics, techniques, and procedures, or training material.

  • Formal UAS instructor qualification/certification from a recognized military, government, OEM, public safety, or industry training program.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating whats next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

About Appcast

Appcast is a global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology. More than just a job board, Appcast?s programmatic recruitment advertising exchange connects employers and job seekers through real-time bidding and automatic job ad optimization. Appcast?s proprietary technology and advanced data analysis tools enable employers to source and hire top talent quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Appcast is headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with offices in Boston, New York City, San Francisco, London, Manchester, and Budapest.
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