Senior UAS Fleet & Flight Operations Lead

Canvas II, LLC.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas II, LLC. seeks an experienced sUAS operations specialist at Eglin AFB in Florida to lead flight test activities and operational guidance for safety, maintenance, and payload integration.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience with tactical helicopter? No, sUAS operations; coordination with ATC and range safety is essential. Expect field deployments, rigorous safety protocols, and documentation of airworthiness and training.

Qualifications

• 6+ years operating tactical/commercial sUAS in government test and evaluation or operational settings.
• 6+ years supporting DoW test ranges or R&D flight teams.
• Formal background in flight test range safety and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned flight maneuvers for quadrotor and fixed-wing sUAS to collect precision data; PIC/Co-Pilot/Safety Pilot duties.
• Plan and conduct safe launch and recovery procedures across runways, austere sites, and unimproved locations.
• Monitor real-time comms with ATC, range safety officers, and airspace authorities.
• Direct 3D printing operations and bench fabrication for rapid prototyping and payload integration.
• Maintain maintenance logs, airworthiness records, and spares management for fleet readiness.

Skills

sUAS operations

Flight test range operations

ATC coordination

Tools

3D CAD software

3D printing

3D printing slicing software

Job description

Canvas II, LLC. seeks an experienced sUAS operations specialist at Eglin AFB in Florida to lead flight test activities and operational guidance for safety, maintenance, and payload integration.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience with tactical helicopter? No, sUAS operations; coordination with ATC and range safety is essential. Expect field deployments, rigorous safety protocols, and documentation of airworthiness and training.