UAS Pilot & Flight-Test Engineer

All Aviation Jobs; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffon Aerospace in Madison, AL seeks an External-Internal Pilot to join a fast-paced development team. You will assemble, modify, and test aerial targets, using hands-on prototyping skills and rigorous safety practices.

The role requires Part 107 UAS certification, a Class II medical, and 1 year of commercial piloting experience, along with the ability to read drawings and use common tools.

Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 (in command) certification for UAS pilot.
• FAA Class II medical certificate, or ability to qualify.
• 1 year of commercial UAS piloting experience.
• Piccolo experience a must.
• Ability to read drawings and shop planning/work instructions.
• Experience with carbon fiber, fiberglass, and resin.
• Hands-on experience with aircraft system assembly.
• Experience with common hand tools and power tools.
• Must be able to utilize a variety of computer applications including MS Office, and other on-line cloud storage and data transfer tools.
• Must have a safety-oriented attitude on and off-site.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, staff, customers, and industry.
• Selected candidates will be required to complete a flight skills assessment using a small multi-rotor trainer aircraft and a fixed-wing aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Work in a rapid development environment moving projects from design to flight test.
• Assemble, modify, repair, and flight-test aerial targets.
• Prototype new components and participates in design iterations.
• Coordinate with engineering teams and flight testers to ensure safety and performance.

Skills

UAS piloting

Flight test

Prototyping

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Tools

MS Office

Cloud storage tools

Job description

Griffon Aerospace in Madison, AL seeks an External-Internal Pilot to join a fast-paced development team. You will assemble, modify, and test aerial targets, using hands-on prototyping skills and rigorous safety practices.

The role requires Part 107 UAS certification, a Class II medical, and 1 year of commercial piloting experience, along with the ability to read drawings and use common tools.