Job Title: ScanEagle Operator

Overview
VT Group is a leading technology integrator with close to 50 years' experience delivering technology and C4ISR solutions to solve the complex challenges faced by our government and commercial customers in the Defense and National Security markets.

VT Group is seeking ScanEagle Operator with various levels of experience to deploy to the Middle East or Africa (Countries may include Iraq, Afghanistan, Jordan and Africa).

Responsibilities
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operators support military and civilian customer operations worldwide. Must be willing to deploy overseas to austere/non-permissive environments a minimum of six (6) months up to 12 months at a time.

Duties include:
Conduct pre-flight planning to include mission briefings, analyzing weather forecasts, checking Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs), Special Instructions (SPINs) and airspace requirements. Evaluate customer's mission requirements and determine operational needs. Coordinate mission specifics with UAS crew and Air Traffic Control (ATC) and review Airspace Control Plan and Mission Logs. Execute mission and deliver full motion video and payload data. Complete post-mission reports/logs. Conduct demonstration flights. Perform UAS and ground support equipment testing, troubleshooting and maintenance. Coordinate with Company subject matter experts to resolve issues beyond the scope of field maintenance capability. Conduct and document maintenance actions. Conduct inventory of UAS spares/components and reports cycle counts. Conduct on-site formal/informal technical training.

Qualifications
Education/Experience:
1 or more years of ScanEagle experience or other UAV experience in deployed conditions. High School Diploma or higher. FAA private/commercial license desire. A&P license desired. FSR's must be certified Insitu UAS Operators and have prior deployed experience within the last 12 - 24 months on SCANEAGLE in land and/or maritime environments. Or have 24 or greater months experience with other UAV's in deployed locations. Military/Civilian aviation experience, and or civilian aviation with a military background. A high-degree of computer literacy: prior experience with software/hardware installation, knowledge of computer networking to include TCP/IP, Ethernet, and fiber optics. DoD Active Secret security clearance with a current background investigation with two years remaining before expiration. Current US Passport with one year before expiration. Ability to pass a Company background investigation. Experienced with prior flight hours as an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operator required, preferably on military UAS. Experienced deploying to OCONUS austere locations. Excellent communication skills. Strong customer service background.Physical Requirements:
Ability to obtain an FAA class II medical certificate. Ability to pass rigorous Medical / Dental / Psychological pre-deployment screening per customer requirements. BMI less than 35. Ability to lift and carry 80 lbs unassisted for short distances. Ability to work in small, cramped spaces. Ability to ascent/descend stairs, ladders and ramps while carrying up to 40 lbs. Ability to bend and /or twist legs, arms and body within normal range of motion. Ability to stand and walk without rest for at least two hours. Ability to perform required job duties outdoors in conditions that may include extreme high and low temperatures, rain, snow, and high winds.