Group 1-3 UAS Air Vehicle Pilot

KBR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a highly qualified Group 1-3 UAS Air Vehicle Pilot to support tasking for Air Test and Evaluation Squadron TWO FOUR (UX‑24) at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Webster Field, MD. As part of the world’s largest independent flight test organization, supporting both US Government and commercial agencies, you will be joining a highly talented and experienced aircrew services team that has provided over 40 continuous years of aircrew support for NAVAIR. As a long-term incumbent and leader in test aircrew expertise, the selected applicant will work within the Counter UAS and Unmanned Autonomy Robotics Technology teams composed of government, military, contractor, and industry personnel. This position serves as a Group 1-3 UAS Air Vehicle Pilot and will provide all aspects of project officer duties for the Counter UAS and Unmanned Autonomy Robotics Technology programs, including operation of various air vehicles, instructor duties for new unqualified aircrew, and maintenance and repair of assigned UAS. This position may include supervisory duties.

Requirements

High School Graduate.
15+ years supporting Group 1–3 UAS operations, including, aircrew qualification, airspace coordination, and safe operation from joint and Navy‑controlled airfields under Army, Navy, FAA, and host‑installation requirements.
Must have a current DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain.
Contract requires US Citizenship.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate.
A minimum of 1,000 hours operating Group 2 and/or Group 3 UAS is required.

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s degree or higher in a UAS, aviation, or engineering related field is highly desired.
Formal education in test and evaluation is highly desired.
Familiarity with operations from Webster Outlying Field and UAS operations in the surrounding airspace is highly desired.
Previous designation as a NATOPS or similar service equivalent instructor is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide all aspects of project officer duties for the Counter UAS and Unmanned Autonomy Robotics Technology programs.
Operation of various air vehicles.
Instructor duties for new unqualified aircrew.
Maintenance and repair of assigned UAS.
May include supervisory duties.