UAV Pilot/Instructor

Platform Aerospace • Hollywood, MD

8h

About The Position

The UAV Pilot/instructor will support the operation and training of Vanilla UAS. This role will oversee ground and flight operations during stateside training and overseas missions while providing technical support. The Senior UAV Pilot /Instructor will play a key role in mission success and program development through technical expertise and operational excellence.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED and 2-5 years of manned/UAS flight experience or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of 4 years
• 1 Year of flight Instruction or customer facing technical training experience
• Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret level security clearance.
• Able to obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required
• Comfortable operating a UAS in various weather and light conditions
• High school Diploma or GED and 5-7 years of manned/UAS flight experience or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of 6 years
• 2+ Year of flight Instruction or customer facing technical training experience
• Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret level security clearance.
• Able to obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required
• Comfortable operating a UAS in various weather and light conditions
• High school Diploma or GED and 7+ years of manned/UAS flight experience or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 10 years
• 5+ Year of flight Instruction or customer facing technical training experience
• Minimum of 500 hours of flight experience as a Pilot in Command.
• Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• Able to obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required
• Comfortable operating a UAS in various weather and light conditions

Nice To Haves

• Completion of training or a degree in aviation, engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience in deployed UAS ISR operations
• Vigilant Spirit experience
• Quattro FMS experience
• Research and development experience
• Publication writing experience
• Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA
• Private Pilot License

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, following a specific flight plan or modifying flight plans to meet mission objectives
• Deliver training programs to new UAV pilots, ensuring adherence to operational protocols and safety standards.
• Support flight operations outside the continental United States for up to four (4) months at a time if needed
• Conduct flight demonstrations for customers at remote locations
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to maximize mission readiness
• Ensure compliance with all FAA regulations as applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED