UAS AVP/AVO Pilot — RDT&E Flight Operations Lead

AVIAN; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Leave Benefits

Job summary

AVIAN is seeking an Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Air Vehicle Operator (AVO)/Air Vehicle Pilot (AVP) to operate Group 1-3 platforms during research development test & evaluation (RDT&E) flight requirements. The AVO/AVP may serve as both internal and external operator and as ground launch/recovery crew.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, U.S. Citizenship, ability to obtain FAA Class 2 medical certificate, and a minimum Secret clearance (Top Secret desired).

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma.
• The candidate will serve as UAS operator, both internal operator (console inside a ground control station) and external operator (air vehicle controlled via controller box/tablet).
• When not in control of an air vehicle, the AVO/AVP may also be required to act as ground launch/recovery crew.
• Minimum Secret Clearance; Top Secret desired.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class 2 medical certificate.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Pilot UAS Group 1-3 aircraft during RDT&E flight requirements.
• Serve as a UAS operator, internal/external AVO/AVP and ground launch/recovery crew as required.
• Support ground maintenance and testing of assigned UAS.
• Support test data collection efforts by ensuring data items are collected, annotated, and delivered to test data analysis facilities as required.
• Participate in pre-mission planning for test missions.
• Plan, execute, and report for developmental test projects.
• Coordinate with project engineers to develop test points, test cards, and test metrics.
• Write test reports.
• Communicate with project stakeholders on results and mission impact.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

AVIAN is seeking an Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Air Vehicle Operator (AVO)/Air Vehicle Pilot (AVP) to operate Group 1-3 platforms during research development test & evaluation (RDT&E) flight requirements. The AVO/AVP may serve as both internal and external operator and as ground launch/recovery crew.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, U.S. Citizenship, ability to obtain FAA Class 2 medical certificate, and a minimum Secret clearance (Top Secret desired).