DEPLOYED PILOT II

Platform Aerospace; Virginia; On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace seeks a DEPLOYED PILOT II to operate unmanned aircraft systems across customer sites, training and testing environments. You will support field deployments and ensure adherence to FAA rules, procedures, and customer requirements.

The role requires aviation discipline, ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS up to four months, and the capacity to obtain/maintain DoD and FAA credentials. Competitive hourly compensation is offered for Blackstone, VA-based operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Unmanned Systems or related field with 2–5 years of related experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance
• Able to obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plan flight operations to meet customer requirements.
• Conduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks.
• Remote pilot UAS per flight plan or adapt plan to mission.
• Support field deployments, up to 4 months with supervisor approval.
• Demonstrate flights to customers at remote locations.
• Maintain flight records, mission reports, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
• Pass required flight and deployment physicals.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Flight operations

UAS operation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Unmanned Systems

Tools

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Job description

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DEPLOYED PILOT II

Blackstone, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1360

Salary Range: $37.00 To $48.00 Hourly

Job Title: DEPLOYED PILOT II
Department: FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Reports To: SITE LEAD OR DEPLOYED OPERATIONS MANAGER
Classification: NON-EXEMPT
Clearance: ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SECRET CLEARANCE
Location: BLACKSTONE, VA

Job Summary

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. This role will support field deployments and ensure compliance with FAA regulations, company procedures, and customer requirements.

Duties/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.
• Support flight operations outside the continental United States for up to four (4) months at a time or as agreed upon with your supervisor.
• Conduct flight demonstrations for customers at remote locations.
• Maintain accurate flight records, mission reports, and operational documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all FAA regulations as applicable.
• Position is contingent on the ability to pass required flight and deployment physicals.
• Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Unmanned Systems or related field with 2-5 years of related experience; 7 years of experience in lieu of education.
• Comfortable operating a UAS in various weather and lighting conditions.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• Able to obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Up to 75% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

Must be able 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, and/or moving tools, equipment, and components weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Working in confined spaces and around aircraft.
• Ascending and descending ladders or stairs as required.

Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education and training, job-related knowledge and skills, the scope and level of responsibility of the position, internal equity, and market/business considerations. The listed range is a general guideline and may vary based on the selected candidate's qualifications and work location, where applicable.