UAS OPERATOR with Security Clearance

Duties (1) serves as a member of a uas mission crew. Performs as aircraft operator (ao) or payload operator (po) during inactive duty training (idt), annual (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). additional flight training period (aftp), and pre-mobilization and post-mobilization training periods. Incumbent is subject to various duty periods, including reverse-cycle training periods in order to support unit training requirements. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper flight plan submission prior to commencement of each mission.

Ensures all aircraft operator and payload operator planning requirements are completed prior to the commencement of each mission. The incumbent trains to perform both the aircraft operator and the payload operator duties as he/she may be assigned either responsibility for each mission. Participates in and/or facilitates crew mission briefing meetings where each crew member is assigned his/her specific mission duties and responsibilities and is provided time to ask any mission specific questions.

Performs mission planning tasks directed by the mission commander.

A. Aircraft operator (ao) duties:

-as assigned, operates the mission planning system. Performs software loading and configuration. Enters and verifies the mission waypoints and parameters. Builds and displays threat, target, air traffic control (atc) restrictions, and air corridors. Builds and displays the mission required payload plan.

-performs preflight inspections. Ensures that proper preflight checks are verified in accordance with operator manuals and checklists. Ensures all required forms are completed and that the appropriate information has been entered into each form or electronic equivalent.

-completes engine start and systems checks, ensuring that the engine, related systems, and equipment are operating properly. Ensures all checklist items are completed prior to the start of all missions.

-responsible for radio communications. Tunes the system radios and monitors assigned frequencies utilized during the mission. If two simultaneous frequencies are being utilized, keeps the po informed of any actions or communications conducted on the assigned frequency. Establishes communications with the appropriate atc facility. Monitors the frequency before transmitting and uses appropriate call signs when acknowledging each communication. Transmits pilot reports, position reports, and flight plan changes.

When advised to change frequencies, acknowledges the transmission before making the change and selects the new frequency at the appropriate time.

-performs assigned launch and post-launch procedures in accordance with appropriate operator manuals and checklists. Coordinates with ground crew during the launch process to ensure successful departure from the launcher.

-operates the aircraft in knob control. Changes heading commands to meet mission waypoints, adjusts controls for winds, adjusts airspeed commands to meet time-over-target (tot) requirements while staying within operating parameters. Adjusts altitude commands to meet waypoint requirements. Coordinates with the po. Uses the map display or appropriate paper map to determine the correct magnetic heading to the next waypoint or target with corrections for wind.

Determines the distance to the next waypoint or target, calculating the proper airspeed to reach the waypoint/target within the specified time and operational parameters. Initiates new airspeed command on the airspeed slider on the unmanned aircraft (ua) control panel. Monitors pitch indication and airspeed for proper response. Sets the altitude command, with the altitude slider on the ua control panel, for the correct altitude for the next waypoint/target.

Monitors throttles/revolutions per minute (rpm) and engine instruments as well as altitude and rate-of-climb indicators for proper response. If the next target is too close to fit within time over target (tot) specifications, adjust heading to delay arrival on the waypoint/target.

-performs fuels management procedures. Determines necessary fuel requirements. Calculates mission flight time based on total distances from launch to recovery. Calculates the maximum amount of flight time by determining the number of liters of fuel expended per hour, taking into account the fuel necessary for launch and recovery.

-perform flight utilizing automatic flight modes. Announces all flight mode changes. Verifies that the uas enters the selected flight mode by monitoring the flight mode section of the ua control panel.

-performs all emergency procedures described in the operator's manual or checklist. In the event of adverse meteorological conditions, maintains control of the ua; maneuvers the ua out of obscurations; directs the aircraft to climb, descend, or turn as required. Sets the transponder to the appropriate code.

-performs tactical automated landing system (tals) recovery procedures. (2) performs other duties as assigned. Requirements conditions of employment
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