UAS Pilot - Fixed-Wing Flight Test & Ops

Grandforksiscooler; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other Friday off

Job summary

Ideal Aerosmith is seeking an experienced UAS Pilot to join the flight operations team. You will support developmental flight testing, aircraft production, and customer demonstrations with Group 2 and Group 3 fixed-wing UAS, using RC-style controls and meticulous flight discipline.

The role requires hands-on engineering collaboration, thorough pre- and post-flight checks, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally. Equal emphasis on safety and performance will guide all tasks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in UAS or related flight-test experience preferred.
• Experience with Group 2 and Group 3 fixed-wing UAS required.
• Experience with launch and recovery of large fixed-wing UAS preferred.
• Military UAS flight experience highly desired.
• Engineering background in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or avionics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Pilot fixed-wing UAS for developmental flight tests and customer demonstrations.
• Conduct pre-flight checks, post-flight inspections, and discrepancy resolution.
• Assist with aircraft assembly, integration, and flight-readiness verification.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot and improve systems.
• Document flight-test observations and maintain flight-test documentation.

Skills

Advanced fixed-wing flight

Mechanical aptitude

Technical instruction following

Teamwork

Flight planning/briefing

Education

Engineering degree or related experience

Tools

RC-style transmitters

Job description

Ideal Aerosmith is seeking an experienced UAS Pilot to join the flight operations team. You will support developmental flight testing, aircraft production, and customer demonstrations with Group 2 and Group 3 fixed-wing UAS, using RC-style controls and meticulous flight discipline.

The role requires hands-on engineering collaboration, thorough pre- and post-flight checks, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally. Equal emphasis on safety and performance will guide all tasks.