DEPLOYED PILOT II

Platform Aerospace • Blackstone, VA

1d • $37 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

The Deployed Pilot II is responsible for the safe and effective operation, deployment, and mission execution of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in support of customer, testing, training, and operational requirements. The role supports field deployments and ensures compliance with FAA regulations, company procedures, and customer requirements. The position is based in Blackstone, Virginia, and may require travel to locations within and outside the continental United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Unmanned Systems or a related field and 2–5 years of related experience, or 7 years of experience in lieu of education.
• Comfort operating a UAS in various weather and lighting conditions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret-level security clearance.
• Ability to obtain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% within and outside the continental United States.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, and kneeling; perceiving differences in wire and indicator-light colors; operating hand and power tools; lifting, carrying, or moving tools, equipment, and components weighing up to 50 pounds; working in confined spaces and around aircraft; and ascending and descending ladders or stairs as required.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Private Pilot Certificate or higher.
• Experience supporting military, government, or aerospace programs.
• Experience operating Group 2 or higher UAS platforms.
• Familiarity with SATCOM, ISR payloads, or BVLOS operations.
• Experience with flight test operations and data collection activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight operation planning in support of customer-driven requirements.
• Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks.
• Remote pilot a UAS according to a specific flight plan or modify flight plans to meet mission objectives.
• Support flight operations outside the continental United States for up to four months at a time, or as agreed with the supervisor.
• Conduct flight demonstrations for customers at remote locations.
• Maintain accurate flight records, mission reports, and operational documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable FAA regulations.
• Pass required flight and deployment physicals.
• Perform other necessary or required duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level