UAS Pilot & Research Analyst – Flight Operations Leader

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team

Education and certifications support

Cutting-edge technology access

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Research Analyst / UAS Pilot to support the FAA Airport Research Division. You will develop flight test plans, briefings, and training materials, collaborating with manufacturers, vendors, and regulators to enhance airport safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes safe UAS integration into the NAS, onsite at Atlantic City, NJ, requires Part 107 certification and 100+ hours of UAS operations; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Not Required.
• Required Experience: Must be Part 107 Certified and have 100+ documented hours operating UAS platforms.
• Security Clearance Level: FAA Suitability Background Required.
• Skills: Part 107 Certified.
• Preferred Skills: Experience using flight planning software.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in any field.

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 testing of analog, digital, microwave, optical and mechanical systems under varied conditions.

Skills

Collaboration

Flight Operations

Research and Development

Technical Standards

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree (any field)

Tools

Flight planning software

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Research Analyst / UAS Pilot to support the FAA Airport Research Division. You will develop flight test plans, briefings, and training materials, collaborating with manufacturers, vendors, and regulators to enhance airport safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes safe UAS integration into the NAS, onsite at Atlantic City, NJ, requires Part 107 certification and 100+ hours of UAS operations; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.