UAS Pilot and Safety Coordinator

About the role

The Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) is seeking a UAS Pilot Coordinator to support flight operations and counter UAS research and testing. The position requires experience with autonomous and/or uncrewed aircraft, good communication skills, and the ability to lift and move equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support a diverse array of tasks related to UAS research
• Take on and execute a broad set of tasks under the guidance of flight operations and engineering team leads
• Exercise sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Interact with internal and external Test Site users and partners
• Independently manage UAS field operations in diverse field environments
• Lift, carry, move, load/unload equipment and field supplies of up to 25 pounds
• Drive a government vehicle and work outside in various environmental conditions
• Walk minimum 2 miles and traverse uneven terrain
• Fine manipulation of UAS equipment and parts

Requirements

• Citizen of the United States
• Experience with piloting autonomous and/or uncrewed aircraft
• Good communication skills
• Ability to lift, carry, move, load/unload equipment and field supplies of up to 25 pounds
• Able to drive a government vehicle and work outside in various environmental conditions
• Ability to walk minimum 2 miles and traverse uneven terrain
• Ability to fine manipulate UAS equipment and parts

Preferred Qualifications

• C-UAS experience
• Experience working with or within the Department of Defense
• FAA Part 107 certification
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor or Ground Instructor
• Proficient RC flying skills
• Experience working with aviation safety

Benefits

This position does not offer benefits.

Pay

$63,708 - $79,635; commensurate with experience

Schedule

40 hours per week

Benefits

This position does not offer benefits.

Review Date

Jun 12, 2026, open until filled

Additional Information

• Due to restriction in the program and funding, must be a U.S. citizen
• The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check