Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Manager

General Description:

Tyonek Services Group will provide field maintenance (to include phase maintenance and special inspections), limited sustainment level repair, aviation maintenance management, embedded support to the TDD-A/SID's Flight Test Division, prototype development of systems and products, and aircraft modifications and upgrades.

Duties:

• Responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of the developmental flight test that supports research and advanced concept programs that support unmanned aviation initiatives for TDD, the Army, government agencies, and the defense industry.
• Coordinate and execute ground flight testing or test related activities for various research and development activities to include testing activities at airfield or off-site, test program management, project test support and program management for test activities.
• Coordinates test efforts with acquisition agencies including Program Manager's offices, TRADOC Capability Managers, Contractors, and the user community.
• Performs RPA operator duties for single and multi-ship operations utilizing multiple UAS types and groups IAW AR 95-1, TDD SOP's and command directives and memorandums.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of ten years of experience with a mix of fixed wing and rotary wing UAS/RPA operations in multiple
• UAS Groups (1-5) preferred.
• Must have experience to support the development and execution of a training and progression program for UAS Operators uniquely focused on S&T testing and demonstration activities.
• Army MOS 15W/15C & Instructor Operator qualification or equivalent service USAF AFSC 1U0X1/ USN NEC 8361-4, 6-8 or USMC MOS 7314/6214 qualification preferred.
• Previous qualifications plus Army Warrant Officer MOS 150U UAS Operations Technician preferred.
• Manned-unmanned teaming; particularly multi-ship UAS and launched effects operations.
• Designing, fabricating, testing, maintaining, and operating experimental UAS (at a minimum DoD Group 2 UAS)
• Autonomous operations of UAS platforms particularly artificial- intelligence/machine-learning software
• Payloads: Electro-optical (EO), Infrared (IR)-MWIR/LWIR/SWIR, Electronic Warfare (EW)
• Understanding of military ground and air concepts of operation for UAS
• Airspace design and operating requirements
• Developing and maintaining UAS flight records and UAS training materials
• Must have or be able to obtain an FAA Part 107 Certification
• Must have the ability to pass an FAA Class III flight physical annually.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances.
• May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• Must be able to read and interpret typewritten print, maps, aeronautical charts, and weather charts.
• Minimum physical requirements to perform all duties and responsibilities, as defined by
• Will require travel (~25%+).

Equal Opportunity Employer / VEVRAA / ADA:

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC with the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.

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