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The salary range provided is intended as a general guideline and may vary depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and work location, where applicable.\nJob Summary\nThe UAV Pilot/Instructor will support the operation and training of Vanilla UAS platforms. This role oversees ground and flight operations during stateside training and overseas missions while providing technical support. The UAV Pilot/Instructor plays a key role in mission success and program development through technical expertise and operational excellence.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nPerform flight operation planning in support of customer-driven requirements.\nConduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks.\nRemotely pilot UAS aircraft, following established flight plans or modifying them to meet mission objectives.\nDeliver training programs to new UAV pilots, ensuring adherence to operational procedures and safety standards.\nSupport flight operations outside the continental United States for up to four (4) months at a time, as required.\nConduct customer flight demonstrations at remote locations.\nTroubleshoot equipment issues to maximize mission readiness.\nEnsure compliance with all applicable FAA regulations.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nBasic Requirements - Level I\nHigh school diploma or GED and 2-5 years of manned or UAS flight experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of 4 years.\n1 year of flight instruction or customer-facing technical training experience.\nMust currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.\nMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.\nAbility to obtain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate.\nUp to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.\nComfortable operating UAS platforms in various weather and lighting conditions.\nBasic Requirements - Level II\nHigh school diploma or GED and 5-7 years of manned or UAS flight experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of 6 years.\n2+ years of flight instruction or customer-facing technical training experience.\nMust currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.\nMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.\nAbility to obtain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate.\nUp to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.\nComfortable operating UAS platforms in various weather and lighting conditions.\nBasic Requirements - Level III\nHigh school diploma or GED and 7+ years of manned or UAS flight experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 10 years.\n5+ years of flight instruction or customer-facing technical training experience.\nMinimum of 500 flight hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).\nMust currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.\nAbility to obtain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate.\nUp to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.\nComfortable operating UAS platforms in various weather and lighting conditions.\nPreferred Qualifications\nCompletion of training or a degree in Aviation, Engineering, or a related field.\nExperience supporting deployed UAS ISR operations.\nExperience with Vigilant Spirit.\nExperience with Quattro FMS.\nResearch and development experience.\nTechnical publication writing experience.\nFAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.\nPrivate Pilot License (PPL).\nPhysical Requirements\nMust be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including distinguishing wire and cable colors; 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