UAS Pilot and Safety Coordinator

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) is seeking qualified applicants with experience in flight operations disciplines relevant to uncrewed/autonomous systems to serve as a supporting pilot of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for Counter-UAS research and testing. Successful applicants will be able to support a diverse array of tasks related to UAS research, with preference given to candidates who have both uncrewed aircraft pilot experience as well as experience operating counter UAS systems. Applicants who qualify to participate in the DOD Skillbridge program are encouraged to apply. The UAS Pilot Coordinator must be a self-motivated team player who can take on and effectively execute a broad set of tasks. The position may receive tasking from the flight operations and engineering team leads and will report to the MAAP Chief of Flight Operations. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound decision-making and problem-solving skills while interacting with internal and external Test Site users and partners. The incumbent should be able to independently and effectively manage UAS field operations in diverse field environments.

Requirements

Experience with piloting autonomous and/or uncrewed aircraft
Good communication skills
Ability to lift, carry, move, load/unload equipment and field supplies of up to 25 pounds
Possess a safe driving record to drive a government vehicle
Ability to work outside in environmental conditions for up to 10 hours
Ability to walk minimum 2 miles and traverse uneven terrain
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Uncrewed aircraft pilot experience
Experience operating counter UAS systems
C-UAS experience
Experience working with or within the Department of Defense
FAA Part 107
FAA Certified Flight Instructor or Ground Instructor
Proficient RC flying skills
Experience working with aviation safety

Responsibilities

Support a diverse array of tasks related to UAS research.
Exercise sound decision-making and problem-solving skills while interacting with internal and external Test Site users and partners.
Independently and effectively manage UAS field operations in diverse field environments.
Lift, carry, move, load/unload equipment and field supplies of up to 25 pounds.
Drive a government vehicle.
Work outside in environmental conditions for up to 10 hours.
Walk minimum 2 miles and traverse uneven terrain.
Perform fine manipulation of UAS equipment and parts.