Air Vehicle Operator - Instructor (UAS)

Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona, at Fort Huachuca; relocation to the CONUS duty location is required and 10%–30% travel may include OCONUS assignments.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned technical services and solutions company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, supporting defense, aviation, intelligence, electronic warfare, missile defense, and space systems programs.

What you will do

• Act as Pilot in Command of unmanned aircraft systems during flight training, test, production, and operational sorties.
• Operate LEA Family of Systems aircraft safely and support mission coordination under varying airspace conditions.
• Deliver Initial Qualification Training, Mission Qualification Training, Local Area Orientation, Difference Training, and other assigned instruction.
• Develop lesson plans, training programs, schedules, manuals, evaluation guidelines, and educational materials.
• Maintain pilot and instructor qualification and currency while enforcing flight, ground safety, training, and standardization procedures.
• Conduct assigned evaluations, document trends, support audits and performance reviews, and maintain operational records.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, a valid U.S. passport, and an active DoD Secret clearance or higher are required.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• FAA Private Pilot License with Instrument rating, current FAA Class II Medical Certificate, at least 100 manned PIC flight hours, and at least 500 LEA Family of Systems PIC flight hours.
• At least 2 years of LEA Family of Systems experience and aviation experience in a CONUS or OCONUS deployed location.
• Current and qualified AVO-I status, or eligibility to upgrade to AVO-I within 3 months of starting.
• Ability to meet DoD contractor deployment requirements, pass a Combat Readiness Course, work extended or shift hours, and complete background, security, and drug screening checks.

Nice to have

• Flight instructor experience.
• Current qualification as an AVO-I on the LEA Family of Systems.
• Flight Test Engineer experience or Test Pilot School background.

Culture & Benefits

• Stable professional work environment.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan contributions.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Tuition reimbursement and paid leave.
• Travel expectations of 10%–30%, including possible OCONUS travel.

Hiring process

• Only candidates invited to an interview will be contacted.
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of background, security, and drug-screening checks.