UAS Operator Multi Levels

The Boeing Company; Bingen (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking UAS Operators at various levels for roles at Insitu. Successful candidates will need to operate and maintain unmanned aircraft systems while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Qualified individuals should possess an Associate’s Degree in an aviation-related field along with an active Secret clearance, with opportunities for professional growth and extensive employee benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required for all levels.
• Experience with Insitu tracking programs preferred.
• FAA certifications are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain unmanned aircraft systems.
• Conduct preflight planning and mission briefings.
• Evaluate mission requirements and collect data.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Skills

UAS operations

Preflight planning

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in the Aviation Field

Military Aviation Experience

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Insitu is anticipating the need for UAS Operators at a Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4 in the 3rd Quarter 2026, this opening is dependent on contract award. If you are interested in being considered for this role and meet the requirements below, APPLY TODAY!

What you’ll do:

• Operate and maintain unmanned aircraft systems in compliance with checklists and safety protocols.
• Conduct preflight planning to include mission briefings, weather forecasts, Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs), Special Instructions (SPINs) and airspace requirements.
• Evaluate customer mission requirements and determine operational needs.
• Collect and analyze data obtained from flights; complete post-mission reports/logs.
• Collaborate with team members and customers to plan and execute UAS mission.
• Perform UAS and ground support equipment testing, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Coordinate with Company subject matter experts to resolve issues beyond the scope of field maintenance capability, as needed.
• Conduct inventory of UAS spares/components and report cycle counts.

Education & Experience:

UAS Operator Level 1 requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in the Aviation Field; Military Aviation Experience.
• Currently has an active Secret clearance.

UAS Operator Level 2 requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in the Aviation Field; Military Aviation Experience; or 1+ years of UAS Operator experience.
• Currently has an active Secret clearance.

UAS Operator Level 3 requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in the Aviation Field; Military Aviation Experience; or 3+ years of UAS Operator experience.
• Currently has an active Secret clearance.

UAS Operator Level 4 requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in the Aviation Field; Military Aviation Experience; or 6+ years of UAS Operator experience.
• Currently has an active Secret clearance.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• A working expertise with Insitu tracking programs and library documentation is preferred.
• FAA certifications (Pilot or A&P), deployed time or production experience are preferred but not required.

Travel Requirement:

• Must be willing to deploy to remote locations and at times austere environments for 4-to-6-month assignments; willingness to travel up to 70% of the year.

At Insitu, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Insitu also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications and work location.

Insitu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.