EOTACS IQT Instructor and Training Manager

EOTACS IQT Instructor and Training Manager

OWT Global:

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tampa, FL, OWT Global is a small business that offers reliable and operationally proven expertise and support to the U.S. Government, industry partners, and commercial vendors.  Named a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times (2022-2025), OWT Global prides itself on offering exceptional, industry-leading services and solutions in a cost-effective manner for Engineering Support, RDT&E, Technical Program, and Project management, operations, logistics, maintenance, and training of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), and Air Domain Awareness and Defense (ADAD) technologies. 

OWT is a proud supporting partner in the DOD SkillBridge program to ensure service members gain valuable industry work experience as the service member transitions from military to industry.  The OWT Global team consists of 96% veterans, selectively recruited from the Special Operations, Special Mission Units, and Intelligence Communities with an extensive experience tailored towards supporting efforts in preparation of threats against the United States by great power competitors and by continued operational support to the United States Government in combatting the continued counterterrorism threats world-wide. 

With this unique foundation of U.S. military special operations, civilian intelligence agency veterans, and manned and unmanned aircraft pilots and maintainers, OWT Global brings a blend of skills optimized for today’s dynamic operational needs. The OWT Global model pairs technical acumen with operational application to help drive the development and deployment of technology in a sustainable and affordable way. 

Job Summary: 

The Contractor shall provide Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training and support for Naval Special Warfare Command’s (NSWC) UAS mission. The Initial Qualification Training instructor (IQT-I) and Training Manager serves as lead instructor for all East and West coast NSW commands. IQT-I's are operationally controlled by NSWC N37, tactically controlled by Navy Special Warfare Center (NSWCEN) Advanced Training Command (ATC). Their appointed place of duty will be the ATC spaces. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to developing, implementing, and executing Initial qualification training on NSW UAS platforms.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

 This position shall provide full-time on-site UAS training support to NSWC and all subordinate commands. This shall include the development, implementation, and instruction of all assigned Group 1 class UAS platforms in the NSW inventory as determined by NSWC. The IQT Training Manager will be the continuity piece between NSWC and the TALSA school house and ensure proper execution under NSWC and United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) UAS policy and strategy. The IQT Training Manager works directly under the auspices of the NSWC N37 UAS Officer while physically working out of ATC spaces. 

• Develop, implement, and instruct EOTACS IQT and curriculum
• Plan and facilitate SUAS training event requirements to include proper airspace and range access
• Assist in the training of UAS operators at the TALSA school house and select Mobile Training Team (MTT) locations
• Assist PMA-263 with the implementation, sustainment, and operation of the EOTACS/Family of Small UAS (FoSUAS) schoolhouse
• Provide Sierra Hotel Aviation Readiness Program (SHARP) training for NSW personnel.
• Highlight the utilization and efficacy of the SUAS capability captured in event After Action Reports.
• Assist NSWC in ensuring SUAS qualification standards are met as defined in the USSOCOM Directive 350-9 and CNSWC 3710.1
• Maintain SUAS systems and perform operational level repairs as needed or as directed by USSOCOM released Operational Advisories and Service Bulletins
• Coordinate vendor provided IQT support as needed for NSW Echelon III commands
• Other UAS training support as determined by TALSA and/or ATC with review and endorsement by the NSWC N37 UAS Officer
• Provide Course Critiques following each COI
• At all times be prepared to support MQT for all groups, as requested or required.

Job Requirements: 

• UAS Instructor for at least one Group 1 UAS employed by Special Operations Forces (SOF) (e.g. RQ-20A/B, RQ-11B, RQ-12A, EOTACS, etc.)
• UAS operator for at least one UAS employed by SOF
• At least three years of experience working with SOF UAS
• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to maintain a FAA Class II flight physical

Minimum Skills and Education: 

• Experienced E-5 to E-9 with qualified experience as a SUAS operator
• Eight years of active-duty military experience
• NSW familiarity
• Deployment familiarity

Preferred Skills and Education:

• Experienced E-6 to E-9 with qualified experience as a SUAS operator
• Eight years as an NSW Operator (SEAL or SWCC)
• One NSW tour of duty at an NSW Training Detachment
• Two NSW deployments

 Security Responsibilities: 

• Must have or be able to attain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision 
• Short Term/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance/Workers Compensation 
• Traditional and Roth 401k plan options 
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay 

Department: UxS

Primary Location: Virginia Beach, VA or Coronado, CA

Job Type: EOTACS IQT Instructor and Training Manager

Job Level: Senior, SME