Aerostat Operator - Must have previous aerostat experience - KSA

OCONUS Aerostat Operator Opportunities - Saudi Arabia

We are hiring qualified operators for multiple overseas (OCONUS) positions supporting an aerostat contract in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). We are seeking candidates with technical experience in mechanical systems, information technology, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and electronics.

We are continuously recruiting for this ongoing opportunity.

Applicants must have a current, active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance and prior Aerostat experience. We have openings for Level 3 Shift Leads and Level 4 Site Leads. Start and deployment dates are contingent on medical clearance and completion of the required CRC process.

Primary Responsibilities

Operators and maintainers support the hands-on operation of the aerostat system, including launch, in-flight operations, recovery, and mooring.

Responsibilities include operating and supporting:

• The aerostat ISR platform
• The Mobile Mooring Platform (MMP)
• Sensor payloads, communications, and navigation systems
• Associated support equipment, including boom lifts, forklifts, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and electrical power generators

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Formal technical training through military or civilian technical schools
• Current, active DoD Secret clearance
• Prior aerostat experience

Level 3 Shift Lead - Operator

This role requires supervisory or leadership experience and technical expertise in aerostat hardware or tactical ground-based ISR. Relevant qualifications include:

• A 40-series level in any military occupational specialty (MOS); or
• A 30-series level or higher in Army MOS 35F, 35G, 35H, 96R, or 96U; or
• An equivalent qualification from another military branch or industry

Training is required in HARC, MX Series, Vista Radar, DRTI 301C, TCDL, GeoSpera, and SOCET GXP.

Experience and certification: A 30-series level or industry equivalent represents four or more years of experience in the relevant labor disciplines. At least three years of prior aerostat experience may qualify a candidate for Level 3 experience. Level 3 Shift Leads must be trained and certified in all Level 2 tasks, as well as Level 3 requirements.

Level 4 Site Lead - Operator

This role requires supervisory or leadership experience and technical expertise in aerostat hardware or tactical ground-based ISR. Relevant qualifications include:

• A 40-series level or higher in any MOS, such as a senior noncommissioned officer or technical chief warrant officer; or
• An equivalent qualification from another military branch or industry, including experience comparable to Army MOS 35F, 35G, 35H, 96R, or 96U

Training is required in HARC, MX Series, Vista Radar, DRTI 301C, TCDL, GeoSpera, and SOCET GXP.

Experience and certification: A 40-series level or industry equivalent represents six or more years of experience in the relevant labor disciplines. Level 4 Site Leads must be trained and certified in all Level 3 tasks, in addition to Level 4 requirements, or have three years of aerostat experience.

Compensation and Contract Terms

These are independent contractor positions paid on a 1099 basis, not W-2 employment. Contractors are responsible for income-related taxes and must complete a Form W-9. Payment may be made to an established corporation.
Role Salary Per diem Stated total income Level 3 Operator $77,040.00 $153.73 $133,000.00 Level 4 Operator $92,040.00 $153.73 $148,000.00
Lodging and work-related travel are provided. The positions also include three weeks of vacation. No other paid time off or benefits are offered.