Lead UAV Pilot – Remote Ops & Deployments (Secret)

Platform Aerospace; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace is seeking an UAV Pilot II-III to support ground and flight operations of a unmanned aircraft system during stateside and overseas missions. You will operate as part of a two-man team, either as Pilot-in-Command or Flight Engineer, ensuring mission success and safety.

The role requires extensive flight planning, remote piloting, and compliance with FAA and host-nation regulations, with travel up to CONUS/OCONUS.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience (Pilot in Command hours preferred).
• Minimum of 500 hours of flight experience as a Pilot in Command.
• DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight operation planning for customer-driven requirements.
• Conduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks.
• Remote piloting a UAS according to flight plans or mission objectives.
• Support flight operations outside the continental US up to 6 months.
• Conduct flight demonstrations for customers and assist training materials.

Skills

Pilot in Command

Flight planning

Remote piloting

Safety checks

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Piccolo flight controller

Quattro flight controllers

Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Private Pilot License

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Job description

Platform Aerospace is seeking an UAV Pilot II-III to support ground and flight operations of a unmanned aircraft system during stateside and overseas missions. You will operate as part of a two-man team, either as Pilot-in-Command or Flight Engineer, ensuring mission success and safety.

The role requires extensive flight planning, remote piloting, and compliance with FAA and host-nation regulations, with travel up to CONUS/OCONUS.