Senior UAV Pilot & Flight Instructor

Platform Aerospace; Blackstone (VA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Platform Aerospace is seeking an UAV Pilot/Instructor III to support operation and training of Vanilla UAS platforms. You will oversee ground and flight operations during stateside training and overseas missions, providing technical support for mission success and program development.

The role requires hands-on piloting, flight instruction, and compliance with FAA and DoD security requirements. Occasional long deployments abroad and extensive travel may be involved.

Formación

• 2-5 years of manned or UAS flight experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS up to 100%.

Responsabilidades

• Plan flight operations to meet customer requirements.
• Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks.
• Remotely pilot UAS aircraft per flight plans or mission needs.
• Deliver training programs to new UAV pilots.
• Support overseas missions up to 4 months as needed.
• Demonstrate customer flights at remote locations.
• Troubleshoot equipment to maximize mission readiness.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Flight planning

Flight operation safety

UAS piloting

Technical training

Customer support

Regulatory compliance

Educación

High school diploma or GED

DoD Secret clearance

DoD Top Secret clearance

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Descripción del empleo

Platform Aerospace is seeking an UAV Pilot/Instructor III to support operation and training of Vanilla UAS platforms. You will oversee ground and flight operations during stateside training and overseas missions, providing technical support for mission success and program development.

The role requires hands-on piloting, flight instruction, and compliance with FAA and DoD security requirements. Occasional long deployments abroad and extensive travel may be involved.