Senior External Pilot — Group 3 UAS Flight Test

Griffon Aerospace; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace solutions provider in Madison, Alabama is seeking an experienced External Pilot to join their flight test team. The candidate will control aircraft during critical flight phases and must demonstrate expertise with large UAS platforms. This role requires extensive experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a military flight test environment. A competitive salary is offered along with travel opportunities to test sites and customer locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an External Pilot for Group 3 or larger UAS.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in manually flying aircraft.
• Ability to maintain precise aircraft control in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manually control the aircraft during critical phases of flight.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and safety protocols.
• Participate in pre-flight briefings and post-flight debriefings.

Skills

Manual flying of UAS

Situational awareness

Precision control skills

Team collaboration

Job description

A leading aerospace solutions provider in Madison, Alabama is seeking an experienced External Pilot to join their flight test team. The candidate will control aircraft during critical flight phases and must demonstrate expertise with large UAS platforms. This role requires extensive experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a military flight test environment. A competitive salary is offered along with travel opportunities to test sites and customer locations.