UAV Pilot & Flight Test Specialist (PIC)

General Atomics; Indian Springs (NV); On-site; USD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking an experienced UAV Pilot to join the Aero Services Division. The role involves coordinating ground and flight operations, mission planning, and serving as Pilot-in-Command for UAVs, including in-flight instruction and safety oversight.

The position requires UAV/FAA expertise, a four-year technical degree or equivalent, and the ability to deploy CONUS and OCONUS with a flexible rotation and travel up to 50–75%. Candidates must hold TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires educational training equivalent to the completion of a four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency and two or more years experience in UAV operation or aviation.
• Must demonstrate a detailed understanding of UAV and FAA principles, theories and concepts.

Responsibilities

• 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 government and commercial customers.
• 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.

Skills

UAV operation experience

FAA principles knowledge

Pilot-in-Command experience

Travel readiness

Safety procedures

Education

Four-year technical degree or trade school equivalency

Job description

General Atomics is seeking an experienced UAV Pilot to join the Aero Services Division. The role involves coordinating ground and flight operations, mission planning, and serving as Pilot-in-Command for UAVs, including in-flight instruction and safety oversight.

The position requires UAV/FAA expertise, a four-year technical degree or equivalent, and the ability to deploy CONUS and OCONUS with a flexible rotation and travel up to 50–75%. Candidates must hold TS/SCI clearance.