External Pilot

About the role

This role is in Textron Systems' Uncrewed Land and Air Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & HoweandHowe.com to learn more about us and the products we make!

Responsibilities

• Provide External Pilot support to various initiatives within Textron Systems Uncrewed Air and Land.
• Assist project engineering with all aspects of new product integration, implementation, and testing in both ground and flight environments.
• Support new integration flight tests, customer training and support, system capability demonstration flights, and New Aircraft Check Out (NACO) of production UAS platforms at operational locations around the globe.
• Manage frequency deconfliction, airspace reservations, and test site preparation, including requisitioning supplemental Ground Support Equipment.
• Represent the Aerosonde Internal Research and Development team in coordinating local flight test needs.
• Perform tasks including integration, troubleshooting, emplacement, displacement, inspection, disposition, repair, and replenishment of associated equipment.
• Maintain accurate logbooks, flight records, and COLTS documentation.
• Manage and operate electronic and mechanical test equipment.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Willing to travel up to 50% domestically with international travel possible.
• Manage and operate small hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, taps, and drills.

Qualifications

• Two years prior Aerosonde/UAS experience is highly desirable.
• If no previous Aerosonde/UAS experience, applicant must have 5 years of competition level (AMA/IMAC) Remote Control airplane experience and be a proficient R/C helicopter pilot.
• FAA licenses or certificates such as Part 107 is desirable.
• Experience with and understanding of radio datalinks, mesh networks, and frequency bands.
• Knowledge of GPS systems, Electronic Speed Controllers, and small electronic devices is desired.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasking.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be a team player and able to work with minimum supervision.
• General Mechanical or Electrical aptitude desired.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to work extended hours to meet program goals.
• Working knowledge of UAS and Military hardware is a plus.
• Ability to work in tight quarters and confined spaces.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a US Government SECRET security clearance and an FAA Class II Medical certificate.