UAV Pilot - Global ISR Ops (Secret Clearance)

Platform Aerospace; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace seeks an experienced UAV Pilot II-III to support both stateside and international flight operations. You will act as Pilot-in-Command or Flight Engineer within a two-person team, ensuring safe aircraft operation and mission success.

The role requires DoD Secret clearance, 500+ PIC hours, FAA Class II Medical, and willingness to travel globally up to 100%. Full-time or contractor arrangements may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 500 hours of PIC flight time.
• Must have DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret.
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate required.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% CONUS/OCONUS.
• Expert knowledge with Piccolo or Quattro controllers.

Responsibilities

• Plan flight operations to meet customer requirements.
• Perform pre-, in-, and post-flight safety checks.
• Remote pilot UAV per flight plan or adapt plan to mission.
• Assist flight operation planning for customer requirements.
• Support overseas deployments up to 6 months as needed.
• Conduct customer flight demonstrations at remote sites.
• Assist in refining training curriculum and docs.
• Troubleshoot equipment to maximize mission readiness.
• Ensure FAA/host nation and customer compliance.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

Experience

PIC hours

UAS flight ops

Security clearance

FAA Class II Medical

Remote Pilot Cert (Part 107)

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Piccolo flight controllers

Quattro flight controllers

Job description

Platform Aerospace seeks an experienced UAV Pilot II-III to support both stateside and international flight operations. You will act as Pilot-in-Command or Flight Engineer within a two-person team, ensuring safe aircraft operation and mission success.

The role requires DoD Secret clearance, 500+ PIC hours, FAA Class II Medical, and willingness to travel globally up to 100%. Full-time or contractor arrangements may apply.