UAS Pilot & Maintenance Tech for RDT&E Flights

Compass Systems; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical coverage

Paid Time off

Professional Development

Wellness Programs

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Compass Systems, Inc. in Yuma, AZ, is seeking an experienced UAS Pilot/Operator to support USSOCOM RDT&E activities.

This dual-role position requires conducting UAS flight operations and performing aircraft inspections, routine maintenance, minor repairs, and systems integration to maintain operational readiness. The role includes flight testing, mission planning, payload evaluations, and coordinating with engineering personnel, government representatives, and other flight team members to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of UAS experience.
• Hands-on experience with Group 1-3 UAS platforms.
• Maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and minor repairs.
• Experience supporting UAS ground and flight operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Group 1-3 UAS flight operations in RDT&E.
• Perform preflight inspections, launch/recovery and postflight procedures.
• Support flight testing, payload evaluations and mission planning.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, avionics and comm systems.
• Maintain maintenance records and document discrepancies.

Skills

UAS operations

Flight planning

Maintenance

Repairs

System integration

Payload evaluation

Technical diagnostics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years UAS experience

Tools

Ground Control Station

Diagnostics tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Compass Systems, Inc. in Yuma, AZ, is seeking an experienced UAS Pilot/Operator to support USSOCOM RDT&E activities.

This dual-role position requires conducting UAS flight operations and performing aircraft inspections, routine maintenance, minor repairs, and systems integration to maintain operational readiness. The role includes flight testing, mission planning, payload evaluations, and coordinating with engineering personnel, government representatives, and other flight team members to ensure