UAS Test Site Research Operator

About the role

The position serves as a supporting pilot and operations specialist of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for the MAAP (Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership) facility. It requires a combination of UAS pilot experience and counter-UAS system operation.

Responsibilities

• Support a diverse array of tasks related to UAS research
• Operate in various UAS crewmember roles including PIC, VO, and ASO
• Develop, manage, and comply with FAA Certificates of Authorization (COA)
• Provide input to aeronautical research test planning
• Facilitate crew certification and training support
• Schedule flight and logistics planning for internal and external operations
• Conduct permission planning, evaluations, and briefings
• Contribute to MAAP safety, technical, and operations documentation
• Instruct Test Site users on UAS platforms and regulations
• Facilitate outreach events for Test Site partners

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Uncrewed (or Unmanned) Aircraft Systems, aviation, or closely related field
• FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)
• Good communication skills
• Ability to lift and move items (25 lbs or more)
• Work outside in the elements, and traverse uneven terrain with considerable walking, standing, stooping and bending for long periods of time

Qualifications

• Experience with piloting autonomous and/or uncrewed aircraft
• Experience working with or within the Department of Defense
• Experience with designing and building UAS
• Proficient remote pilot and/or manual fixed wing RC flying skills
• Experience in public and civil UAS applications
• Experience in test planning, flight test, and/or conducting research

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

None specified in the job posting.

Pay

$65,172 - $97,758 annually.

Schedule

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime.