Unmanned Air Vehicle Operator 2 (FTUAS)

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Description

The selected candidate will directly support the Future Tactical Unmanned Air System Program (FTUAS). The successful candidate will be responsible for remotely operating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) identified from ground control station or airborne platform and recovers vehicle. Plans and analyzes flight missions. Performs pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight checks and procedures. Stores and retrieves intelligence data using computer. May oversee and assist in air frame repair. Candidate must be willing and able to deploy as needed in support of Military Forces.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Train and Support Army Units in all aspects of flight operations including new equipment training and follow on support during deployments.

• Coordinate and actively participate in ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, air / ground crew resource management, and safety.

• Familiarity with Army forms, records, and publications as well as Contractor Flight and Ground Operations procedures and records (DCMA 8210).

• Must demonstrate a detailed understanding of UAV and FAA principles, theories and concepts.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with over 4 years experience

• Prior UAV flight experience with support for the U.S. Army Flight Operations.

• Ability to obtain an active DOD Security Clearance.

• Ability to maintain a FAA Class II flight physical.

This position reports to Sierra Vista, AZ, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Warsaw, Masovian, Masovian, POL.

Salary Range: $47,000 USD - $78,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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