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Resolute ISR, Inc.

Site Lead

Location : Howell, MI – CONUS and OCONUS

Reports To : Director of Operations

Resolute ISR, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate for a UAS Site Lead. The Site lead is a critical role designed to serve as Site Lead / Safety Pilot supporting a 24 / 7 Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance effort of Group 3 Unmanned Aircraft. The Site Lead is responsible for all day-to-day operations and safety of on-site personnel.

Job Responsibilities :

Maintain daily interaction with the on-site customer to ensure successful mission completion.
Mission pre-briefings (mission packet completions), including development and updating of daily scheme of maneuver.
Review weather forecasts / notices to airmen (NOTAMS) / special instructions (SPINS) as appropriate / airspace availability.
Review / update local air traffic control (ATC) cards as necessary.
Complete airspace control planning and mission logs.
Ensure completion of mission briefing worksheet, mission risk assessments, and crew briefings.
Ensure airspace requests are coordinated with local ATC prior to launch.
Coordinate / inform launch crews on any updates to mission / equipment status.
Monitor missions and events, system status / video quality / supporting customer’s requirements, airspace, actual weather conditions and forecast weather updates, all available communications methods to include computer networks and approved e-mail accounts.
Assess actual weather and airfield traffic conditions prior to recovery.
Inform local ATC when returning to base (RTB) and provide estimated arrival time.
Inform local ATC with safe on deck (SOD) or similar call after recovery.
Ensure mission reports include situation report (SITREP), personnel status (PERSTAT), and maintenance status are completed as required.
Provide overall general mission direction, monitoring, and coordination between the operations and the supported units representatives.
Continuously maintain listening / visual watch of airspace status via radio (local ATC) and / or computer networks to ensure the Air Vehicle is located in authorized airspace.
Monitor the number of data collection hours flown, any safety problems, responses to special requests, supply status, personnel status, etc.
Liaise directly with the user unit to ensure the Air Vehicle operation supports its needs and intent.
Key point of contact during UAS emergencies.
Allow the operators to respond as they are trained, advise the chain of command of problems when they occur, and respond to the situation as required.
Keep local ATC and multiple internet relay chat (MIRC) participants informed (nature of emergency – navigation problems, engine issues, lost link, etc.).

Job Requirements :

Two (2) years previous experience working as UAS or Manned Aviation Site Lead.

Qualified on the UAS platform and expected to maintain currency.

Experience standing up UAS Sites.

Previous experience as a Site Lead to a “first” deployment site.

Must be able to perform to a high level in adverse, high stress conditions.

Must behave professionally and ensure the team conducts themselves with equal professionalism.

Ability to meet physical and medical requirements to include austere environments and as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Ability to obtain Class II or higher FAA Medical Certification.

Must have five (5) years of experience relating to aviation (preferably unmanned systems).

U.S. Citizen with a current passport.

Ability to travel OCONUS for extended periods, approximately 120 days at a time.

Ability to fluently read, write, speak & understand English.

Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) and Google Earth Pro.

Must adhere to all United Nations and company regulations as applicable.

Ability to work in hardship and hazardous locations and share billeting accommodations.

Travel which may include austere environments, is a requirement of this position.

Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employer participates in E-Verify.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Competitive wages – salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) :

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) :

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) :

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