Job Description

Delaware Nation Industries (DNI) is a prime contractor providing support for the Air Force Special Operations Command Unmanned Systems Branch located at Hulburt Field AFB in Florida. We will be supporting the analysis, research, training, and operational and airspace integration to implement and sustain the USSOCOM Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and USAF.

• Assist the government with the development and coordination of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certificates of Waiver or Authorization (COAs).
• Provide advice and assistance to the government when negotiating and implementing FAA & DoD UAS integration policy and procedures for USSOCOM components and USAF units.
• Apply previous operational experience and operational best practices to coordinate, educate, and assist UAS operators, planners, and augmentees with development and codifying the airspace control measures outlined in IAW Joint Publication 3-52.
• Provide subject matter expertise and previous experience to assist in developing, coordinating, and/or advising various USAF, SOCOM and its components staffs on general planning considerations for peacetime and/or contingency UAS deployment.
• Research, draft, and enter FAA Certificates of Waiver or Authorizations (COAs) requests into the FAA CAPS program for government review and approval.
• Populate and keep up-to-date an electronic Excel spreadsheet containing information on all AFSOC requested FAA COAs.
• Collect FAA COA usage data monthly from each USAF and SOCOM unit operating IAW an FAA COA and enter the usage data into the FAA CAPS program.
• Assist with coordinating use of DoD ranges or FAA managed airspace, during UAS-related Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrations, Advanced Technology Demonstrations, other technology developments, or in support of academic training.

• Current SECRET Security Clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret
• A minimum of four years’ experience in DoD or FAA air traffic control and/or airspace management experience is required.
• Experience using the FAA COA Application Processing System (CAPS) or its equivalent is required.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills are required as candidate will assist and advise the government in negotiating and implementing FAA & DoD UAS integration policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of aviation safety procedures relating to air traffic control is highly desired.
• Knowledge of operational capabilities and limitations of DoD UAS Groups 1 – 5 from an air traffic control perspective is highly desired, but not required.

AAP/EEO Statement: DNI complies with all federal, state and local laws designed to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

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