What are the responsibilities and job description for the Remote Pilot Operator (Field) - KICT position at ADACEL?
Job Details
Job Location: Wichita, KS
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Adacel Technical Services, Inc. (ATS) provides a complete set of on-site training services for aerospace and defense markets. Services include instructional delivery, simulation operation and maintenance, Instructional System Design, and training support.
The Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) (Field) operates a combination of Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)/keyboard/Voice Communication System (VCS) to simulate the actions and communication of pilots and remote ATC facilities during medium and high-fidelity training exercises.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receives voice commands from students.
- Inputs proper entries into the automated system to simulate pilot actions.
- Translates displayed information into appropriate Air Traffic Control (ATC) terminology.
- Responds to students via the VCS utilizing proper phraseology.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 1 year of experience in a comparable position.
- Ability to type 40 wpm with 90% accuracy.
- Ability to read and interpret materials such as diagrams and manuals.
- Ability to speak clearly and be understood.
- Ability to complete the knowledge and skills tests for each area/sector to be supported.
- Each knowledge test will be graded and must be passed with a score of at least 70%.
- Upon successful completion of the knowledge tests, the RPO will begin training for the skills tests.
- The RPO shall observe a previously certified RPO, an FAA employee, or Contractor Instructor performing RPO duties on a minimum of 5 simulation scenarios.
- The RPO will receive on-the-job training on at least 5 but no more than 20 simulation scenarios on each control position to be supported, after which an FAA Representative will observe their performance and determine if certification will be granted.
- The RPO must achieve simulation laboratory certification within 120 days of reporting for duty at the facility.
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
DESIRED:
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective oral and written communications skills.
- Effective team building skills.
- MS Office Suite Proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
- Basic familiarization of current technologic tools (tablets, notebooks, applications, etc.).