Remote UAV Pilot – Deployment & ISR Ops

Platform Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace seeks an experienced UAV Pilot II-III to support ground and flight operations for stateside and overseas missions. You will serve as Pilot-in-Command or Flight Engineer in a two-person team, ensuring safe operations and mission success.

The role requires DoD clearances, up to 100% travel, and expertise with Piccolo/Quattro controllers. Opportunities exist as a full-time employee or contractor, with deployments abroad and potential domestic assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 500 hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command.
• 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.
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate required.
• Up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.
• Completion of training or a degree in aviation, engineering, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist flight operation planning in support of customer-driven requirements.
• Support flight operations outside the continental United States for up to six months at a time, or as mutually agreed upon.
• Conduct flight demonstrations for customers at remote locations.
• Assist team with furthering and refining training curriculum, documentation, and standardization materials.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to maximize mission readiness rates.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, host nation, and customer regulations as applicable.
• Position is contingent on the ability to pass required flight and deployment physicals.

Skills

Remote piloting

Flight planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in aviation/engineering or related field (preferred)

Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Private Pilot License

Tools

Piccolo flight controller

Quattro flight controller

Job description

Platform Aerospace seeks an experienced UAV Pilot II-III to support ground and flight operations for stateside and overseas missions. You will serve as Pilot-in-Command or Flight Engineer in a two-person team, ensuring safe operations and mission success.

The role requires DoD clearances, up to 100% travel, and expertise with Piccolo/Quattro controllers. Opportunities exist as a full-time employee or contractor, with deployments abroad and potential domestic assignments.