Air Vehicle Operator - Instructor with Security Clearance

Air Vehicle Operator
- Instructor Full Time

Position Location:

Sierra Vista, AZ

Travel Required:

10% - 30% for CONUS qualifications, evaluations, training, and may be required to travel OCONUS. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, TSC is an employee-owned company that has been providing high-quality technical services and solutions for our customers' for over 50 years. Our diverse portfolio includes providing full lifecycle support in Precision Strike and Area Effects;
Area Protection;
Airborne Sensors and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR);
Vehicle Protection;
Electronic Warfare Systems;
Air and Missile Defense;
Space Systems, and Intelligence and Information Systems. TSC offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. Come and join our team!

Job Description:

TSC's Innovation and Rapid Development Division is actively recruiting an Air Vehicle Operator
- Instructor (AVO-I) with group 4 and above unmanned aircraft experience to join our team at our Test & Formal Training Unit (FTU) site located in Sierra Vista, AZ. Instructors with operationally deployed experience and/or formal schoolhouse instructing experience are encouraged to apply. This position will report directly to the Test and Training Site Lead and/or Director of Aviation Operations and is expected to adhere to, and ensure that others adhere to contractual obligations, Flight & Ground Operating Procedures (FOPS/GOPS), and any training/test/production/operational requirements as directed.

As an AVO-I, the individual will be responsible for; the safe operation of the LEA unmanned aircraft Family of Systems, effective and efficient training IAW the established syllabi, and may be required to serve as a member of the Standardization and Evaluation team. Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities of the AVO-I position include, but are not limited to the following:
Air Vehicle Operator (AVO)
* Acts as Pilot in Command (PIC) of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), supporting daily flight training, test, production and/or operational sorties.

* Responsible for the safe and effective operation of the unmanned aircraft system.
* Provide Mission Coordinator/Commander support to the team when not acting as PIC.

* Primarily supports higher tier, longer endurance systems, driven by national or theater level customers.

* Demonstrates the ability to perform mission planning and coordination activities under varying airspace conditions.

* Must maintain a broad and up-to-date situational awareness of current mission operations; quickly gain understanding of current mission target environments and associated dynamics; and be familiar with operational methods and infrastructure.

* Understands government defense industry policies and procedures related to operating aircraft and supporting customer requirements.

* Meets/exceeds minimum performance standards as outlines in the master training syllabuses.

* Formulates training programs, lesson plans and schedules, based on knowledge of identified training needs, systems requirements or service needs.

* Selects appropriate instructional procedures or methods such as group instruction, simulation exercises, or and computer-based training.

* Organizes and develops training manuals, testing and evaluation guidelines, and other educational materials.

* Trains assigned personnel in effective tactics, techniques, procedures, policies and technologies.

* Work extended hours and/or shift work when required/directed.

* Relocation to CONUS duty location and 10% - 30% travel (including OCONUS).

* Performs other related duties as directed. Air Vehicle Operator - Instructor (AVO-I)
* Maintain qualification and currency (pilot and instructor).

* Perform instruction (only in areas in which current & qualified).

* Conduct Initial Qualification Training (IQT).

* Conduct Mission Qualification Training (MQT), if required.

* Conduct Local Area Orientation (LAO), if required.

* Conduct Difference Training (DT), if required.

* Train all tasks to required performance standards.

* Responsible for safe execution of Flight Operations.

* Immediately correct breaches of flying safety or flight discipline.

* Participate/Assist as required to ensure safe operations/recovery.

* Conduct all other training as assigned.

* Performs other related duties as directed.

* Work in compliance with and enforce:
* Flight Procedures.
* Training Procedures.
* Standardization & Evaluation Procedures.
* Flight and Ground Safety Procedures.
* Supports Internal Audits and performance reviews, tracks data for internal customers. AVO-I appointed as an Evaluator:
* Conduct 18-Month Evaluations

* Conduct No Notice Evaluations

* Conduct Spot Evaluations

* Accomplish Associated Paperwork

* Document Trends
Required Knowledge:
* Thorough understanding of all components of aircraft: powerplant, electrical systems, RF systems, and troubleshooting aircraft issues.

* FAA/ICAO/DOD flight operational procedures.

* Flight…