UAV Pilot & Instructor — Secret Clearance & Training

Platform Aerospace; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace in Blackstone, VA, is hiring a UAV Pilot/Instructor to support Vanilla UAS operations. This role involves ground and flight operations in training and missions, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and delivering training to new pilots.

Candidates must possess relevant flight experience, maintain a DoD Secret clearance, and meet physical requirements. The hourly wage ranges from $30 to $70 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of manned/UAS flight experience depending on level.
• 2+ years flight instruction experience for Level II.
• Minimum of 500 hours of flight experience for Level III.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight operation planning for customer requirements.
• Conduct pre‑flight, in‑flight, and post‑flight checks.
• Deliver training programs to new UAV pilots.

Skills

Manned/UAS flight experience

Flight instruction or technical training

Ability to maintain DoD Secret clearance

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Comfortable operating UAS

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

Platform Aerospace in Blackstone, VA, is hiring a UAV Pilot/Instructor to support Vanilla UAS operations. This role involves ground and flight operations in training and missions, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and delivering training to new pilots.

Candidates must possess relevant flight experience, maintain a DoD Secret clearance, and meet physical requirements. The hourly wage ranges from $30 to $70 based on qualifications.