UAS PIlot - Entry at GDIT Atlantic City, NJ

GDIT; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 47,600 - 64,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

GDIT is seeking an UAS Pilot for a role in Atlantic City, NJ. This position involves providing expertise in operating unmanned aircraft, developing test plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure safe integration of UAS into the National Airspace System.

The ideal candidate must have logged at least 20 hours as Pilot In-Charge, hold a valid US Passport, and possess strong collaborative skills. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) with company match and comprehensive health packages.

Qualifications

• 20 hours logged as UAS Pilot In-Charge (PIC).
• Agency Specific Suitability background check required.
• Valid US Passport required.
• US citizenship not required.
• 0+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in the operation of unmanned aircraft.
• Develop flight test plans and procedures.
• Plans and performs testing of various systems and equipment.

Skills

Self-starter

Highly collaborative

Familiar with MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

UAS Pilot - Entry

Location: Atlantic City, NJ, USA

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Travel Required: 10-25%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite only

Salary Range: $47,600 - $64,400

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in the operation of unmanned aircraft.
• Develop flight test plans and procedures. Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations.
• Plans and performs a wide range of in-process and final testing of analog, digital, microwave, optical and mechanical systems and equipment under ambient and environmental conditions.
• Technical knowledge and experience with UAS operations to facilitate their integration safely and efficiently into the NAS.
• This effort requires collaboration with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, which includes manufacturers, commercial vendors, industry trade associations, technical standards organizations, academic institutions, research and development centers, governmental agencies, and other regulators.
• Ultimately, technical knowledge and experience to support UAS integration into the NAS without reducing existing capacity, decreasing safety, negatively impacting current operators, or increasing the risk to airspace users or persons and property on the ground any more than the integration of comparable new and novel technologies.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Experience: 20 hours logged as UAS Pilot In-Charge (PIC)

Security Clearance: Agency Specific Suitability background check

Passport: Valid US Passport required

Citizenship: US citizenship not required

Skills: Self-starter, highly collaborative, familiar with MS Office (Word, Excel)

Certifications: None

Experience: 0+ years related experience

Other Requirements: None

Benefits

401(k) with company match, comprehensive health and wellness packages, paid vacation and holidays, paid parental and other leave, professional development opportunities, and other standard benefits.

Equal Opportunity

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.