UAV Pilot & Instructor – Training & Mission Lead

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

Job summary

Platform Aerospace seeks an experienced UAV Pilot/Instructor III to support Vanilla UAS platforms, oversee ground and flight operations during stateside training and overseas missions, and provide technical support for mission success.

Responsibilities include flight operation planning, safety checks, piloting, and delivering training programs to new UAV pilots while ensuring FAA compliance and program excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with relevant flight experience
• 1 year of flight instruction or customer-facing training
• DoD Secret clearance required; Top Secret eligibility preferred
• Must obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• Up to 100% CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required
• UAS operation in varied weather and lighting conditions

Responsibilities

• Plan flight operations to meet customer requirements
• Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks
• Remotely pilot UAS aircraft per flight plans
• Deliver training programs to new UAV pilots
• Support overseas flight operations up to four months
• Conduct customer flight demonstrations at remote locations
• Troubleshoot equipment to maximize mission readiness
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Flight experience

Flight instruction

DoD Secret clearance

DoD Top Secret eligibility

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Platform Aerospace seeks an experienced UAV Pilot/Instructor III to support Vanilla UAS platforms, oversee ground and flight operations during stateside training and overseas missions, and provide technical support for mission success.

Responsibilities include flight operation planning, safety checks, piloting, and delivering training programs to new UAV pilots while ensuring FAA compliance and program excellence.