UAS Pilot & Maintenance Specialist — Flight Ops & Repairs

Compass Systems Inc.; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Medical, Vision, Rx, Dental coverage

Paid Time off

Professional Development

Wellness Programs

Short and Long-term disability, life保险

Job summary

Compass Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Pilot/Operator to support USSOCOM RDT&E activities in Yuma, Arizona.

The role involves conducting Group 1-3 UAS flight operations, mission planning, and payload evaluation, with maintenance and troubleshooting responsibilities to keep systems ready for testing. The candidate will perform flight testing, aircraft acceptance, functional checks, and coordinate with engineering, government reps, and flight team members in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years UAS experience.
• Experience operating Group 1-3 UAS platforms.
• Hands-on experience performing maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Experience supporting UAS ground and flight operations, including launch, recovery and mission execution.
• Working knowledge of UAS mechanical, electrical, avionics, communications and payload systems.
• Ability to diagnose aircraft discrepancies and perform corrective maintenance actions.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals and maintenance procedures.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills in an integrated flight test environment.
• Must possess and maintain a current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Group 1-3 UAS flight operations in support of RDT&E activities.
• Perform mission planning, preflight inspections, launch and recovery, and postflight procedures.
• Support development and operational flight testing, aircraft acceptance testing, and functional check flights.
• Operate and evaluate UAS payloads, sensors, and mission systems.
• Maintain operator qualifications, proficiency, and flight currency.
• Identify and document aircraft discrepancies, performance concerns, and limitations.
• Perform maintenance, minor repairs, and aircraft servicing to maintain readiness.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose aircraft mechanical, electrical, avionics, and communication systems.
• Assemble/disassemble aircraft, configure changes, and ground system checks.
• Support payload installation, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct inspections and corrective maintenance per manuals and procedures.
• Support software/firmware updates and aircraft modifications.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and discrepancy reports.

Skills

UAS operations

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mission planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

FAA Second-Class Medical

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years UAS experience

Job description

Compass Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Pilot/Operator to support USSOCOM RDT&E activities in Yuma, Arizona.

The role involves conducting Group 1-3 UAS flight operations, mission planning, and payload evaluation, with maintenance and troubleshooting responsibilities to keep systems ready for testing. The candidate will perform flight testing, aircraft acceptance, functional checks, and coordinate with engineering, government reps, and flight team members in