UAS Flight Operator & AVP (RDT&E)

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

Job summary

AVIAN LLC in Patuxent River, MD, seeks an Unmanned Air Systems Air Vehicle Operator/ Pilot to fly Group 1-3 UAS for RDT&E. You will act as internal/external operator and ground launch/recovery crew, supporting data collection and test execution.

Requirements include a high school diploma, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain FAA Class 2 medical certificate, and a minimum secret clearance (top secret desirable). This employee-owned team offers meaningful impact and career growth.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma.
• The candidate will serve as UAS operator, both internal operator (console in ground control station) and external operator (controller box/tablet).
• Minimum Secret Clearance; Top Secret desired.

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 and delivery to test data analysis facilities as required.
• Participate in pre-mission planning for test missions.
• Planning, executing, and reporting 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.

Skills

UAS operation

Ground control station

FAA medical certificate

Secret clearance

US citizenship

Test planning

Team leadership

PAX River airspace knowledge

AVP instructor qualification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

AVIAN LLC in Patuxent River, MD, seeks an Unmanned Air Systems Air Vehicle Operator/ Pilot to fly Group 1-3 UAS for RDT&E. You will act as internal/external operator and ground launch/recovery crew, supporting data collection and test execution.

Requirements include a high school diploma, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain FAA Class 2 medical certificate, and a minimum secret clearance (top secret desirable). This employee-owned team offers meaningful impact and career growth.