Aerostat Operator 1

Amentum
Full-time Baghdad, Iraq other-general
Posted:
June 03, 2026
Location:
Baghdad, Iraq, Iraq

Job Description

Aerostat Operators provide Operations and Sustainment (O&S) support for the Persistent Surveillance Systems – Tethered (PSS-T) program in OCONUS site locations. PSS-T is comprised of former Persistent Ground Surveillance System (PGSS) and Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) programs.

Position will require 6-week 34M training TDY to Elizabeth City, South Carolina.

**Essential Responsibilities:**

+ Aerostat Operators/User-level maintainers will participate in the overall, hands-on operation of the aerostat system including launch, in-flight, recovery, and moored activities.
+ Candidates will perform all functions to operate the PGSS/PTDS, an aerostat mounted Intelligence, Surveillance, And Reconnaissance (ISR) platform, its Mobile Mooring Platform (MMP), Sensor Payload(s), communications and navigation systems as well as associated support equipment (Boom Lift, Forklift, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's), and Electrical Power Generators).
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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Baghdad, Iraq
Posted: June 03, 2026
Deadline: June 08, 2026