S-100 Unmanned Helicopter Operator
S-100 Unmanned Helicopter Operator
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$ 104650 - 189175
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Job Description
The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for an unmanned aircraft operator to work in our Huntsville AL office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the unmanned aircraft system mission. In this mission we currently operate Group 1 and Group 2 aircraft. We are preparing to expand into Group 3 operations specifically with the Schiebel S100 platform. Primary
Responsibilities.
- This individuals primarily responsibility will be to serve as an Unmanned Aircraft System Operator for the Schiebel S100 unmanned helicopter. Primary tasks include flight operations at test ranges as well as system operation for laboratory integration and test activities. Other tasks may include developing test plans modifying aircraft and creating custom flight profiles.
- When not supporting S100 operations or testing additional responsibilities may include operation of small (Group 1 & 2 Unmanned Aircraft Systems on various Government Contracts and Part 107 Commercial Operations.
- Leidos UAS Operators perform as remote pilots and serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on projects and programs that involve UAS flying or other related activities. Operators are expected to work closely with individuals of widely disparate backgrounds including engineering science military operations aviation and maintenance.
- Flight Operations are conducted in heavily regulated environments with complex rules and procedures; knowledge of regulations risk and safety analysis techniques is highly desired.
Basic Qualifications.
- 8 years of relevant experience or 12 years of applicable industry experience
- Experience working with and operating the S100 unmanned helicopter.
- Strong communication skills to convey technical information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
- Must be U.S. Citizen with active Secret security clearance.
- Willingness to travel up to 25 of the time.
Preferred Qualifications.
- Currently qualified S100 operator.
- FAA Part 107 Certificate
- Proven experience in unmanned aircraft and payload design integration testing and troubleshooting.
- Relevant technical certification or degree preferred.
Original Posting Date:
While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $104650.00 $189175.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
