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Serves as Instructor/Operator of assigned Unmanned Air Vehicle(s) (UAV).\nCoordinates and actively participates in ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and safety.\nMay be called upon to remotely pilot vehicle to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during engineering tests and flight test/demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers.\nDefines, plans, organizes and executes flight programs and flight test events. ensures compliance with service guidance, company policy and procedures and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.\nMay conduct demonstrations and tests of assigned UAV(s).\nMay represent the organization with military and commercial customers.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. familiarity with Army forms, records and publications as well as Contractor Flight and Ground Operations procedures and records (DCMA 8210).\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically requires education training equivalent to the completion of a four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency and five or more years in UAV operation or aviation. Equivalent professional or military experience in UAV or aviation may be substituted in lieu of education.\nMust demonstrate a basic understanding of UAV and FAA principles, theories and concepts.\nMust possess at least six hundred (600) hours in a OSGCS/UGCS of which two hundred (200) hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).\nGraduate of DA or DES IO course.\nAbility to travel on CONUS and OCONUS.\nAbility to maintain a FAA Class II flight physical.\nGood analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately interface with all levels of employees and military and civilian customers, contractors and aircrew.\nBasic knowledge of computer operations and applications.\nThe ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.\n\nJob Category\n\nPilots\n\nExperience Level\n\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\n\nWorkstyle\n\nRemote\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFlex Hourly\n\nPay Range Low\n\n95,780\n\nPay Range High\n\n146,263\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n50% - 75%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nNo\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-04T11:10:38.680Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-2011.00","title":"Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers","slug":"airline-pilots-copilots-and-flight-engineers"},{"code":"49-2091.00","title":"Avionics Technicians","slug":"avionics-technicians"},{"code":"53-2012.00","title":"Commercial Pilots","slug":"commercial-pilots"}],"industries":[{"code":"488190","title":"Other Support Activities for Air Transportation","slug":"other-support-activities-for-air-transportation"},{"code":"611512","title":"Flight Training","slug":"flight-training"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Deployable UAV Instructor/Operator","description":"General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nUnder general supervision, this position is responsible for coordinating ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and ground and flight safety. Serves as Instructor/Operator of assigned Unmanned Air Vehicle(s) (UAV).\nCoordinates and actively participates in ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and safety.\nMay be called upon to remotely pilot vehicle to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during engineering tests and flight test/demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers.\nDefines, plans, organizes and executes flight programs and flight test events. ensures compliance with service guidance, company policy and procedures and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.\nMay conduct demonstrations and tests of assigned UAV(s).\nMay represent the organization with military and commercial customers.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. familiarity with Army forms, records and publications as well as Contractor Flight and Ground Operations procedures and records (DCMA 8210).\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically requires education training equivalent to the completion of a four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency and five or more years in UAV operation or aviation. Equivalent professional or military experience in UAV or aviation may be substituted in lieu of education.\nMust demonstrate a basic understanding of UAV and FAA principles, theories and concepts.\nMust possess at least six hundred (600) hours in a OSGCS/UGCS of which two hundred (200) hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).\nGraduate of DA or DES IO course.\nAbility to travel on CONUS and OCONUS.\nAbility to maintain a FAA Class II flight physical.\nGood analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately interface with all levels of employees and military and civilian customers, contractors and aircrew.\nBasic knowledge of computer operations and applications.\nThe ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.\n\nJob Category\n\nPilots\n\nExperience Level\n\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\n\nWorkstyle\n\nRemote\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFlex Hourly\n\nPay Range Low\n\n95,780\n\nPay Range High\n\n146,263\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n50% - 75%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nNo\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","datePosted":"2026-09-04T11:10:38.680Z","dateModified":"2026-09-04T11:10:38.680Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"General Atomics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Poway","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"bbe96cc933aeb7df813c4a42"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bbe96cc933aeb7df813c4a42"}}