Air Vehicle Pilot/Air Vehicle Operator- Group 1/2

AVIAN LLC

1d • $110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

AVIAN is looking for an Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Air Vehicle Operator (AVO)/AirVehicle Pilot(AVP) to operate Group 1-3 platforms during research development test & evaluation (RDT&E) flight requirements. The UAS AVO/AVP may serve as both an internal/external AVO/AVP and ground launch/recovery crew.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma
• The candidate will serve as UAS operator, both internal operator (utilizing a console inside a ground control station) and as an external operator (controlling the air vehicle using a controller box /tablet).
• When not in control of an air vehicle, the AVO/AVP may also be required to act as ground launch/recovery crew as required.
• Minimum Secret Clearance; Top Secret desired.
• Ability to get and maintain an FAA Class 2 medical certificate.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with EW, Radar and Electro-Optical Counter UAS Systems and test techniques and methods.
• Relevant flight time in larger, semi-automatic, Group 2/3 air vehicles (such as Scan Eagle, AeroSonde).
• Group 1-3 UAS; Rotary and Fixed Wing Pilot designations
• Experience with NAVAIR Test Planning and Reporting processes
• Team Leadership Experience – Manpower, Planning, Scheduling, Resource AllocationFamiliarity with PAX River Airspace, it’s use and scheduling
• Previous AVP Instructor Qualification

Responsibilities

• Pilot UAS Group 1-3 aircraft during RDT&E flight requirements.
• Serve as a UAS operator, internal/external AVO/AVP and ground launch/recovery crew as required.
• Support ground maintenance and testing of assigned UAS.
• Support test data collection compilation efforts by ensuring that all data items are collected, annotated, and delivered to test data analysis facilities as required.
• Participate in pre-mission planning for test missions
• Planning, executing, and reporting for developmental test projects.
• Coordinating with project engineers to develop test points, test cards, and test metrics.
• Writing test reports
• Communicating with project stakeholders on results and mission impact.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership: We’re not just building a company — we’re building a legacy. As an employee-owner, you’ll share in our success and have a direct stake in our future.
• Real Growth: We’re expanding, evolving, and exploring new ways to serve. Your contributions will shape our direction and help us grow stronger.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Every improvement you help make is one that adds value — not just for us, but for the people and missions we support.
• Culture of Collaboration: We’re big enough to take on meaningful challenges, but small enough that everyone still knows your name.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans.
• Flexible Leave Benefits: we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally and offer flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees