I found this last night on a unrelated search.....Lexington Park, MD.

Working at L-3 Communications

Thanks SKE. I'm not sure if I'm qualified for that particular position as it seems to deal more with the engineering side of the operations. With the current conditions - I'm starting to look at other possibilities and I appreciate your input. Please keep me in mind if you come across other opportunities in the future.

USMCFLYR

Check these guys out:

www.insitu.com

from Baseops.net

Oregon/Washington State UAV Operators

The Insitu Group, a southwest Washington/Northern Oregon company is looking for UAV operators to deploy around the world. Motivated and mature field service techs are needed to support military and civilian customer operations of UAVs. Candidates must be willing to deploy overseas to support customer missions of 3 to 6 months. Most deployments have significant weekly bonuses. Some positions may not require moving full-time to the Columbia River Gorge. Periods of company services and deployments may be followed by extended breaks at home locations. Other positions will be conventional field support roles and based at Insitu when not in the field. Apply at: http://www.insitugroup.com/resume_form.cfm

Duties and Responsibilities: A high-degree of computer literacy; Capable of installing computer systems; Master customer software applications; Learn avionics; Mechanical systems operations and repairs; Must have excellent customer interaction skills; Capable of being a systems trainer; Fully able to help execute customer missions; Able to lift 50 lbs unassisted and climb ladders.

Qualifications/Experience (Exposure to ONE or more of the following): UAV flight operations; Aviation flight operations; Ship operations; Computer networks; Fiber optics; Curriculum development; Avionics systems; Training;

Education: An associates degree or non-engineering bachelor’s degree

There is another thread on this somewhere...

Anyway, I just got back from my first deployment with Insitu. Executive summary is 90 days on/90 days off. $102K/year for six months work. Up to about $260K/yr if you do a full year in Iraq or Afghanistan. Not flying, but good money.

We were just bought out by Boeing. They have openings as well, but I don't know their pay scale. A company called ISR also uses our products. I don't have any detail on employment.

We need to go from 100 FSRs to 300 by the end of the year just to cover current contracts, so we are growing fast. Now is an excellent time to get in.

Let me know if have any other questions.

I'm an internal pilot with another program currently deployed in Afmanistan, if you could email me at [email protected] I would appreciate it. Just have a few questions about hiring process

stay safe!

E mail sent

I have worked with a company based out of NJ and Washington DC who may need Field Support Engineers for Ariel Video Technology products. I can check with them and see what is open. You could email me at [email protected].

How do you get a security clearance? Is it something you do on your own? Any help would be appreciated as I apparently will need one.

Hey,

If you want to fly Predator as a civilian you need to go to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. They are the manufacture of the airframe and also provide support both conus and oconus. I have been in the UAV field for right around 10yrs and I worked for General Atomics for several of those years.

While they do like you to have a clearance when you come on board they will process you from scratch if you don't have one. You will also have be commercial rated at a minimum.

They tend to hire in spurts. They also have a very large attrition rate in the Pilot training program. A lot of guys have problems transitioning to a 2 dimensional view of the word and no "seat of the pants" feeling.


Good Luck- Below is a link to their job search site and a posting for a Pred Pilot

Careers at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Category: Pilots
Type: Reg Full Time
Description: CS611-5921
Under close supervision, this position is responsible for coordinating ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and ground and flight safety. Serves as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of assigned Unmanned Air Vehicle(s) (UAV).
§ Coordinates and actively participates in ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and safety.
§ Ensures compliance with service guidance, company policy and procedures and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
§ Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Requirements:
Typically requires education/formal training equivalent to the completion of a four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency. Equivalent professional or military experience in UAV or aviation may be substituted in lieu of education. Must demonstrate a basic understanding of UAV and FAA principles, theories and concepts.
Must posses: (1) FAA Commercial Certificate with a current instrument rating and ability to maintain instrument currency; (2) three hundred (300) hours as PIC; (3) ability to obtain DOD secret clearance as well as customer specific clearance(s); (4) ability to travel on CONUS and ONCONUS; (5) good analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately interface with all levels of employees and military and civilian customers, contractors and aircrew; and (6) basic knowledge of computer operations and applications. The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
Location Palmdale , CA
Minimum Experience (yrs): 4
Required Education: Bachelor