UAS Operator Level III

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• ULTRA Operational Test and Evaluation Support
• AVO/SO’s and CCs for sustained operations in remote split site operational setup
• Rotational OCONUS-based Flight Operations Support
• Travel in support of UAS Operations
• Directly interface with customer
• Work in groups or independently with minimal or no supervision
• Will be required to work odd shifts, weekends, and/or extended hours
• Responsible for data management and generation
• Provide general logistics functions
• Maintain site support equipment
• Troubleshoot technical problems and issues and determine technical solutions
• Practice ISO 9001 principles and concepts

Requirements

• Candidate must complete a U.S.-based three to five (3-5) week training program depending on crew position and platform experience.
• Priority will be given to prior LEA / LEAP / ULTRA qualified pilots
• Civilian FAA commercial pilot with instrument rating Absent a Commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating, AVO’s operating on DZYNE programs must have been prior qualified while a member of the U.S. military as a DoW Group 3/4/5 UAS pilot with a minimum of 500 hours in category. \
• Absent a Commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating, AVO’s operating on DZYNE programs must have been prior qualified while a member of the U.S. military as a DoW Group 3/4/5 UAS pilot with a minimum of 500 hours in category. \
• AVO’s operating on DZYNE contracts will be required to operate the FMB sensor, and other payloads that may be introduced during the program
• Prior FMV sensor and payload operator experience is preferred
• AVO’s must meet the requirements of the DCMA 8210.1D and receive a DD Form 2627 prior to starting training
• Candidate must be able to perform the duties of a UAS Crewmember safely and effectively without supervision. Duties including flight and ground operations, as well as logbook entry and records keeping.
• Candidate must have the ability to coordinate flight schedules and airspace, allocate resources, frequency deconfliction and execute other day-to-day aspects of flight operations.
• Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Candidate must possess strong leadership skills.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance.
• Candidate must possess a Current or ability to obtain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• Successful completion of the UAS Training Course is a condition of continued employment on this program.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Prior Piccolo Autopilot and PCC experience
• Prior qualification as LEAP/ULTRA UAS Operator or Maintainer
• Qualified and current on the LEAP/ULTRA UAS or other Piccolo based autopilot UAS
• Deployments in support of UAS flight operations
• 2 Year Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Prior military service
• Familiarity with customer and expectations, policies, best practices, and high customer satisfaction orientation
• Leadership/management experience
• Computer networking experience

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Short Term/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance/Workers Compensation
• Traditional and Roth 401k plan options
• Department: UxS

Primary Location

• Various CONUS/OCONUS locations
• Job Type: Deployed Operations / Hourly
• Job Level: Individual Contributor
• Job Posting: 4/14/2026