Gray Eagle UAS Flight Instructor - 15C- Ft. Huachuca

The Flight Instructor will provide instruction in academics, flight simulators, and live flight operations to train personnel in the operation of the Gray Eagle UAS. In addition, performs as Instructor Operators in support of UAS Flight operations for the 2-13th Aviation Regiment on Ft. Huachuca.

Provides Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS Instruction on:

• Procedures for takeoff, landing, and tactical employment of the Gray Eagle UAS.
• Fundamentals and application of Air Crew Coordination.
• Capabilities, emergency procedures, limitations, and system logic of the Gray Eagle UAS System and its payloads.
• Fundamentals and conduct of Gray Eagle UAS Missions with emphasis on route, zone, and area reconnaissance; aerial surveillance; security operations; and employment of the Gray Eagle UAS in attack missions.
• Fundamentals of Mission Planning and approval Process to include the METTTC; Risk Assessment; and Performance Planning.
• Concepts and application of Army reporting formats to include SALUTE, SALTW, and BDA reports. Familiarity with National Airspace-- restricted areas and class D airspace-- and ATC phraseology.
• Configuration of system radios for flight operations and communications relay. Application of map reading techniques for UAS Operations.
• Fundamentals of laser safety, different types of lasers on UAS payloads, employment, capabilities, detractors, and effective utilization of lasers during UAS missions.</