Exercise Lane SUAS Support Team Manager/Operator (East Coast)

Oak Grove Technologies is a prominent Defense Industry Company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions and services to support national security efforts. Join our dynamic team as the Exercise Lane SUAS Support Team Manager/Operator, where you will lead and manage the operations of our Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) during training exercises. In this role, you will oversee a talented team, ensuring the seamless integration and execution of SUAS capabilities to enhance training outcomes. Your expertise will be pivotal in driving innovation and operational efficiency, contributing to our mission of excellence in training support. 

The Exercise Lane SUAS Support Team Manager (LSTM)/Operator will report directly to the OGT SUAS Exercise Support Manager.  The LSTM will manage a team of 2-3 drone pilots and support all initial, mid, and final planning conferences, as well as participate in ADVON activities for the training rotations being supported.  The LSTM will work closely with the OGT SUAS Exercise Support Manager to develop a concept of operations for supporting the training unit with SUAS support and working hand-in-hand with the exercise observer/controllers and lane managers to ensure that training metrics and after-action review requirements are met. 

Qualifications

Clearance Required: Secret

Certification Required: FAA Part 107

Type: Part-Time On-Call

Execution Location: Fort Barfoot, VA; Fort Stewart, GA

Execution Dates: Fort Barfoot, VA: 25-27 MAR 2025; approx. 3 Jun – 29 Jun 2025

                               Fort Stewart, GA: 6-8 May 2025; approx. 30 Jul – 24 Aug

Pay: Rate will be discussed during interview process; travel will be covered or reimbursed.

*When applying, please highlight any relevant drone flying/instructing experience in your resume. We're especially interested in candidates with hands-on flight time, certifications (like Part 107), or experience with specific drone models or applications. This helps us better understand your background and match you to the right role. * 

Oak Grove Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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