Albers Aerospace is seeking a candidate for a Launch and Recovery MQ-9 Sensor Operator to support USMC aviation operations. This job is in Yuma, Arizona and the candidate must reside/relocate or deploy to Yuma, AZ.

Essential Job Functions:

·Assist pilot in command (PIC) of MQ-9 aircraft and provide safe operation of aircraft payloads, sensors and communications equipment in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

·Participate in all phases of flight to include planning/briefing, execution, debrief and crew resource management.

·Adhere to specific military, civilian and ICAO flight rules to include compliance with FAA regulations.

·Provides expertise in the operation of unmanned aircraft and sensor operations.

·Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations.

·Plans and performs a wide range of in-process analog, digital, microwave, optical and mechanical systems and equipment under ambient and environmental conditions.

·Technical knowledge and experience with UAS operations to facilitate their integration safely and efficiently into the NAS.

·This effort requires collaboration with US Government organizations and the Original Equipment manufacturer. Ultimately, technical knowledge and experience to support UAS integration into the NAS without reducing existing capacity, decreasing safety, negatively impacting current operators, or increasing the risk to airspace users or persons and property on the ground any more than the integration of comparable new and novel technologies

Note:The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Required Qualifications:

Qualified C-Band Launch and Recovery MQ-9 Sensor Operator or previously qualified Launch and Recovery MQ-9 Sensor Operator (Form 8 within last 3 years)
Must have at least 200 hours as a MQ-9 Sensor Operator
Must possess current FAA Class II Medical Certificate or DoD equivalent
Must have the ability to travel in CONUS
Maintaining a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Instructor/Evaluator Sensor Operator experience
500 MQ-9 flight hours
Last flight within 180 days

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift 40 pounds and carry without assistance

Reasonable Accommodations

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer:
Teammates at Albers Aerospace receive a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, matching 401k, 10 days of PTO the first year and 15 after that, 11 holidays, employer paid term life, AD&D, long and short-term disability, and education and certification reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

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