Assistant Drone Pilot Instructor

Overview:

BlueHalo, an AV Company, is seeking an assistant Instructor to train pilots on in the operation of offensive and defensive Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) and First Person View (FPV) capabilities. You will work with a team of dedicated instructor team on an exciting overseas-based program for naval ally operators in the Middle East. The curriculum goes beyond training FPV pilots. It presents an opportunity to systematically build enduring doctrine, tailored tactics, and practical sustainment pathways to harden naval assets - ships, bases, and offshore facilities - against evolving FPV and electronic warfare threats. This is a U.S based position that will require travel to overseas military installation in the Middle East to deliver a 12-week course. Advanced course preparation course will be U.S. based in Huntsville, AL.

You'd like to do this:

• Provide a 12-week Basic, Intermediate and Advanced course on the operation of offensive and defensive UAS and FPV capabilities in classroom, flight simulation, and live field environments.
• Provide Basic-Level instruction including:
  
  
  
  • Flight Theory & Aerodynamics, Safety Considerations & Procedures, Pre-Flight Procedures, Post-Flight Procedures, and Basic Features of the UAS Platform.
  • Flight Simulation Computer and Software, Basic Flight Proficiency Maneuvers, and Advanced Flight Orientation and Patterns.
  
  
  
  
• Provide Intermediate-Level including:
  
  
  
  • Flight demonstrations and student exercises in a hands-on live environment of pre-flight procedures, basic maneuvers including take-off and landing, altitude control, obstacle avoidance, return home considerations, and post-flight procedures.
  
  
  
  
• Provide Advanced-Level including:
  
  
  
  • Precision FPV Flight in congested or contested environments.
  • Intelligent Flight Modes including Spotlight, Point of Interest, ActiveTrack, and Waypoint navigation.
  • Intelligence Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) manual and advanced control systems, including sensors, to observe and track targets.
  • Autonomous Mission Planning and Execution
  • Maritime Operations
  • Advanced UAS and Counter-UAS Integration
  
  
  
  

You're required to have this:

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
• 5 to 10 years' experience using Multi-Rotor Drones.
• Experience in UAV flight safety, curriculum development, and instruction at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Experience in military operations, preferably in overseas environments.
• Exceptional communication and adaptability to lead assistant instructors and effectively teach and motivate students with varying skill levels.

LOCATION: This is a U.S based position that will require travel to overseas military installation in the Middle East to deliver a 12-week course. Advanced course preparation course will be U.S. based in Huntsville, AL.

SALARY RANGE: $130,000 to $160,000

The BlueHalo pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.

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