Lead UAS Pilot
About The Position
National Grid is hiring a full-time Lead UAS Pilot for its New York Land Management team. The position can be located in Syracuse, New York, and supports the company and its operating companies through unmanned aircraft system (UAS) flight operations. The pilot’s primary duty is to fly company UAS and/or lead flight crew members as the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC). The role also manages and administers UAS flight operations, including procedure development, testing, training support, personnel development, meetings, and industry conferences. The Lead UAS Pilot is responsible for safe, compliant, and effective missions, including preparation and analysis of customer requirements, maintenance records, airspace, company assets, weather, and terrain. The position provides leadership, mentoring, technical guidance, and training support to flight crews; contributes to operating procedures and safety programs; and supports operational planning, resource allocation, scheduling, records management, and continuous improvement. Participation in storm response is required as needed.
Requirements
- Maintain valid licenses and certificates required to perform UAS flight duties.
- Remain current and qualified with assigned UAS and familiar with applicable regulations and procedures.
- Maintain personal flying proficiency in accordance with National Grid requirements.
- Ability to fly as a single pilot or as a member of a crew as required.
- Ability to act as RPIC and ensure safe, compliant flight operations.
- Ability to direct and oversee UAS flight crew activities and ensure adherence to safety standards, policies, and processes.
Responsibilities
- Maintain valid licenses and certificates required to perform UAS flight duties.
- Remain current and qualified with assigned UAS and familiar with applicable regulations and operating procedures.
- Analyze customer data requirements, maintenance logs, airspace, National Grid assets, weather, and terrain before UAS flight operations.
- Keep up to date with industry developments through trade associations, publications, and industry events.
- Maintain personal flying proficiency in accordance with National Grid requirements.
- Fly as a single pilot or as a crew member as the work and situation require.
- Act as Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) and ensure safe, compliant flight operations.
- Direct and oversee assigned UAS flight crew activities during missions.
- Ensure UAS flight crew members follow safety standards, policies, and processes to provide a safe working environment for observers and the public while acting as RPIC.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and operational guidance to UAS flight crew members.
- Support crew training, onboarding, qualification, and proficiency development.
- Assist in developing and continuously improving UAS operating procedures, standards, and safety programs.
- Lead operational coordination and post-mission debriefings, and support mission planning.
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert and promote safety, professionalism, and innovation within the UAS program.
- Assist UAS leadership with operational planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate UAS flight and personal records.
- Perform additional administrative duties and special projects as assigned.
- Participate in storm response efforts and activities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
