Gray Eagle - Maintenance Instructor
25539.5313
Apply to this job Until 9/19/2026 First posted July 21, 2026 Last posted July 21, 2026
Job description
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
The Gray Eagle Maintenance Instructor supports CONUS training events and operations for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle platform. This role is responsible for conducting and supporting maintenance training, including transition and sustainment training, as well as developing, reviewing, and validating training courseware in response to system upgrades and enhancements. Additionally, the Gray Eagle Maintenance Instructor position will provide avionics and Ground Control Station (GCS) technical support at the Gray Eagle and Reaper Test Laboratories located in Huntsville, AL and at the Software Integration Lab (SIL) located in the GA-ASI office in Huntsville, AL for customer test events and activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Gray Eagle Maintenance Instructor supports CONUS training events and operations for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle platform. This role is responsible for conducting and supporting maintenance training, including transition and sustainment training, as well as developing, reviewing, and validating training courseware in response to system upgrades and enhancements. Additionally, the Gray Eagle Maintenance Instructor position will provide avionics and Ground Control Station (GCS) technical support at the Gray Eagle and Reaper Test Laboratories located in Huntsville, AL and at the Software Integration Lab (SIL) located in the GA-ASI office in Huntsville, AL for customer test events and activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as a maintenance instructor and courseware developer for the Gray Eagle training team.
- Train and evaluate Soldiers and contractor personnel on the Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), including sustainment, transition, upgrade, and refresher training.
- Develop and verify courseware for new aircraft features, maintenance manual updates, and software releases.
- Travel and provide software rollout support and practical training at home station Army sites to include software installation on the GCS and MQ-1C Gray Eagle aircraft platforms.
- Provide Gray Eagle support for Army and GA customers at the Joint Technology Center/Systems Integration Laboratory (JSIL).
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Maintain familiarity with Army forms, records, technical publications, and Contractor Flight and Ground Operations procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
About this role
Summary
Provide maintenance training, develop courseware, support software and aircraft system upgrades.
Job title
Gray Eagle - Maintenance Instructor
Experience level
not specified
Industry
aerospace
Location requirements
Remote work not specified, likely on-site in Huntsville, AL
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
maintenance trainingcourseware developmentsoftware installationavionics support
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
avionicstrainingsoftware supportunmanned aircraft
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Huntsville, AL, USA
On-site City