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Air Vehicle Operator - Instructor

Job in Sierra Vista, Cochise County, Arizona, 85635, USA
Listing for: Technology Service Corporation Defense Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Training Instructor / Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 95000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 95000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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…
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