Description
Manages and supervises unmanned aircraft system operations, including mission planning, launch, remote piloting, payload employment, and recovery. Skilled in UAS systems, airspace coordination, crew leadership, and real-time mission execution.
Core Skills
- unmanned systems mission planning
- remote piloting and sensor operation
- real-time data collection and dissemination
- airspace coordination and deconfliction
- radio and data link communications
- troubleshooting of ground control systems
- crew and team leadership
- standard operating procedure development
- incident and anomaly reporting
- situational awareness and threat assessment
- coordination with intelligence and operations staff
- training and evaluation of operators
- documentation and log management
Common Certifications
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- OEM UAS Operator Certification
- AUVSI TOP Certification (Level 1-3, as needed)
- FAA Private Pilot Certificate (optional for advanced UAS roles)
- Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
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