UAS Pilot Tampa, FL

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc. in Tampa, FL seeks a Full-Time Integration Specialist / UAS Pilot to operate, pilot, and maintain unmanned aircraft systems. You will support DoD customers, work under the Program Manager, and participate in field operations with travel up to 40% CONUS/OCONUS.

The role requires extensive UAS handling, avionics integration, and flight planning with a DoD-focused environment. Candidates should expect a safety‑driven team setting and rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with remote control aircraft, prototype UAS, and military UAS.
• 3+ years’ electrical (avionics) integration and familiarity with Mission Planner and ground control software.
• Possess or able to obtain FAA Part 107 license.
• Experience with military systems, GPS, RF video transmission, aviation, air-space management, and related topics.
• Ability to maintain flight logs and certification documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and after-action reports after field experimentation.
• Repair and maintain structural/electronic control systems and subassemblies of UAS platforms.
• Perform balance and flight-checks to approve UAS for return to service.
• Conduct UAS flight operations including mission planning and air-space management.
• Maintain current UAS inventory organization.

Skills

Remote control aircraft

Avionics integration

FAA Part 107

Mission Planner

GPS & RF video

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Word/Excel

Tools

Mission Planner

Job description

Summary

WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc. is a defense contractor dedicated to providing outstanding program management, engineering, logistics, on‑time deliverables, and operations to support Department of Defense customers. The Full Time Integration Specialist / UAS Pilot will work under the direction of the Program Manager and UAS Department Manager and will operate, pilot, and maintain unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) piloting software.

Travel both CONUS and OCONUS is required up to 40% (approximately 6 to 10 trips per year, each lasting 10 to 14 days).

Essential Job Functions

• Provide technical guidance and after‑action reports following field experimentation.
• Repair and maintain structural, electronic control systems, and subassemblies of prototype UAS, commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) UAS platforms, and various other system types, including military UAS.
• Perform balance and flight‑check to approve UAS for return to service.
• Conduct UAS flight operations including basic associated equipment operation, mission planning, image capture and transmission, GPS navigation, and air‑space management.
• Maintain current UAS inventory organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with remote control aircraft, prototype UAS, commercial off‑the‑shelf UAS platforms, and various other system types, including military UAS.
• 3+ years’ electrical (avionics) integration, material fabrication with extensive knowledge of Mission Planner and various other COTS ground control software.
• Possess or have ability to obtain an FAA Part 107 license.
• Experience with one or more of the following: military systems, computer systems, GPS, RF video transmission technology and techniques, aviation, air‑space management, aerodynamics, map reading, remote controlled systems, electronics, Mission Planner, and model aviation.
• Ability to maintain personal flight logs and flight certification documentation.
• Knowledge of related mechanical assemblies to include actuators, servos, electric motors, and their wiring components.
• Knowledge of electronic/gas RC systems and subassemblies.
• Knowledge of composite materials like Kevlar, fiberglass, carbon fiber and their appropriate use as it pertains to UAS manufacturing.
• Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively in fast‑paced field and office environments, orally and in writing.
• Emphasis on field safety for all operationally involved personnel, not just flight crew.
• Demonstrated initiative, self‑motivation, eagerness to learn, and attention‑to‑detail.

Additional Requirements

• Travel both CONUS and OCONUS required up to 40% (approximately 6 to 10 trips per year, each 10–14 days).
• Employment contingent upon successfully obtaining a United States Passport within six months of hire date.

Preferred Skills

• Balsa wood fabrication.
• Adhesive familiarization.
• Familiarization of common shop tools (wrenches, drivers, dremels, etc.).
• Knowledge of machining.
• Military background or familiarity with military command and control structures.
• Working knowledge of the organizational interface of military, federal, state, and local agencies.
• Demonstrate time management, problem‑solving skills, self‑motivation, eagerness to learn, and attention to detail.
• Ability to efficiently react to shifting program requirements and work in a team environment.
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret security clearance. The selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Location

Tampa, FL. Must be local or willing to relocate.

Other

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