sUAS Instructor Operator

at  OWT Global

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tampa, FL, OWT Global is a small business recognized for its reliable and operationally proven expertise and support to the U.S. Government, industry partners, and commercial vendors. Named a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times from 2022 to 2024, OWT Global prides itself on delivering exceptional, industry-leading services and solutions cost-effectively.
OWT Global specializes in Engineering Support, RDT&E, Technical Program and Project Management, operations, logistics, maintenance, and training for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), and Air Domain Awareness and Defense (ADAD) technologies.
The company employs 96% veterans, selectively recruited from Special Operations, Special Mission Units, and Intelligence Communities. These veterans have extensive experience supporting counterterrorism operations and addressing emerging power competition threats. This unique foundation, comprising U.S. military special operations, civilian intelligence agency veterans, and manned and unmanned aircraft pilots and maintainers, enables OWT Global to offer a blend of skills optimized for today’s dynamic operational needs.
OWT Global’s model combines technical acumen with operational application to drive the development and deployment of technology sustainably and affordably.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will serve as the Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (sUAS) on-site Instructor Operator / Customer Trainer (IO/CT) in support of the Security Forces (SF) Division of Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces in Africa (HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA / A4S). Duties will include providing on-site instruction blocks, mentorship, and hands-on training on PUMA system operations, maintenance procedures, repair/replacement of aircraft’s systems components, field-level maintenance and repairs, and system troubleshooting. Duties will also include providing initial training on emerging Blue sUAS technology and COTS Red sUAS, operating Red sUAS for Counter sUAS testing, training, and exercise events as needed, and managing and logging flights in sUAS Manager (SUASMAN). All training will be conducted in the USAFAFRICA area of responsibility. The IO/CT reports to the HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA / A4S sUAS Program Manager and is expected to perform as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on sUAS instruction, operation, and customer training in accordance with USAF and DoD regulations and policies. Primary duties will require customer interaction and regular travel within the USAFAFRICA AOR, including deployments to remote and austere environments.

REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. citizen with an Active Secret Clearance.
• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, both written and verbally.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Able to perform the duties of an Instructor Operator safely and effectively without supervision.
• Candidate must possess strong leadership skills.
• The minimum requirement for sUAS Instructor Operator is that the candidate has 2-5 years of related experience, previous deployments in support of sUAS flight operations, leadership experience, and holds at least two (2) of the following:
• sUAS Operator Certificate
• sUAS Maintainer Certificate
• Mission Coordinator Experience
• Military Instructor Duties

• Developing, implementing, and executing Initial and Mission Qualification training.

  Preferred Skills and Education:

• Candidates holding three (3) or more of the above-listed minimum requirement certifications.

• Prior or current qualification as an IO, SO, or Evaluator.
• Prior experience providing instruction-based training in a classroom environment.
• Experience maintaining and/or repairing sUAS.
• Two years of experience in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Prior military service.
• Familiarity with customers and expectations, policies, best practices, and high customer satisfaction orientation.

Benefits:

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

Department: Air Domain Awareness and Defense
Primary Location: Djibouti, Africa
Job Type: Full Time / Hourly
Job Level: Subject Matter Expert
Job Posting: July 202

• Serve as the sUAS IO/CT for HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA / A4S.
• Perform as a SME on all aspects of sUAS instruction, operation, and customer training.
• Travel and deploy in support of customer-designated units.
• Directly interface with customers.
• Work in groups or independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Will be required to work odd shifts, weekends, and/or extended hours.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and issues and determine technical solutions.
• Practice ISO 9001 principles and concepts.
• Report to the sUAS PM for HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA / A4S.
• Provide weekly updates and monthly reports to customer/s.