UAV Pilot & Flight Test Lead — PIC & Instructor

General Atomics Systems Integration; Indian Springs (NV); Sur place; USD 108 000 - 189 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) is seeking a Pilot-in-Command (PIC) for UAV operations, coordinating ground and flight efforts, mission planning, and safety compliance. The role includes instructional flight duties and demonstrations for engineering tests and customer engagements.

The position requires FAA Commercial Pilot with instrument rating, 500+ PIC hours, and ability to travel CONUS.

Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to a four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency and five or more years experience in UAV operation or aviation.
• Must possess FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with a current instrument rating and the ability to maintain instrument currency or DOD specialized remotely piloted aircraft system training / qualification.

Responsabilités

• Coordinates and actively participates in ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, execution and briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management and safety.
• Remotely pilots vehicle to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during engineering tests and flight test/demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers.
• Defines, plans, organizes and executes flight programs and flight test events.
• Ensures compliance with service guidance, company policy and procedures and FAA regulations.
• May develop and verify procedures for use with new aircraft features and participates in the development of operational and safety procedures and training syllabus courseware.
• Conducts demonstrations and participates in operational ground and flight tests of assigned UAV(s). Represents the organization with military and commercial customers.
• Instructs UAV student pilots in ground and flight operations.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Formation

Four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency

Outils

FAA regulations knowledge

Flight test procedures

Description du poste

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) is seeking a Pilot-in-Command (PIC) for UAV operations, coordinating ground and flight efforts, mission planning, and safety compliance. The role includes instructional flight duties and demonstrations for engineering tests and customer engagements.

The position requires FAA Commercial Pilot with instrument rating, 500+ PIC hours, and ability to travel CONUS.