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The Ground Flight Observer Tech 1 position at Libby Army Airfield involves acting independently to ensure the safety and security of airspace during ground taxi and local flight operations of the Gray Eagle UAS. The role requires maintaining visual situational awareness of airfield conditions and communicating effectively with the Unmanned Aircraft Operator to prevent any potential breaches of security or safety during flight operations.

Responsibilities

+ Monitoring access to airspace and report intrusion to Mission Commander.

+ Ensure the airspace is clear of unannounced aircraft during ground taxi and local pattern flight operations of the Gray Eagle UAS.

+ This includes, but is not limited to, avoidance of other traffic, clouds, obstructions and terrain.

+ Ensure availability for all takeoffs and full-stop landings, as well as for all planned practice approaches, touch-and-go landings, and stop-and-go landings conducted in Libby Army Airfield Class D exclusion area.

+ Provide visual situational awareness of airfield and flight pattern conditions and be able to communicate those conditions via direct communication with the Unmanned Aircraft operator.

+ Communicate airfield conditions to the Unmanned Aircraft operator.

Qualifications

+ U.S. Citizen

+ Successfully Pass Urinalysis

+ Valid and Current Driver's License

+ Background Check

+ Able to Safely Lift 50 Lbs.

+ Able to Stand for Extended Periods of Time

+ Able to Work Rotating Shifts

+ Work Outside in High Temperatures and Uneven Terrain

Job ID

2025-19243

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Pinnacle Solutions **,** the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

**For our shareholders,** Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

**For our government customers,** Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.

**As a Pinnacle Solutions employee,** you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).