UAV Pilot/Instructor with Security Clearance

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform flight operation planning in support of customer-driven requirements
• Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks
• Remote pilot a UAS, following a specific flight plan or modifying flight plans to meet mission objectives
• Deliver training programs to new UAV pilots, ensuring adherence to operational protocols and safety standards
• Support flight operations outside the continental United States for up to four (4) months at a time if needed
• Conduct flight demonstrations for customers at remote locations
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to maximize mission readiness
• Ensure compliance with all FAA regulations as applicable

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEVEL I

• High school Diploma or GED and 2-5 years of manned/UAS flight experience or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of 6 years
• Must have the ability and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
• Able to obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• Up to 75% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required
• Comfortable operating a UAS in various weather and light conditions

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEVEL II

• High school Diploma or GED and 5-7 years of manned/UAS flight experience or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of 6 years
• 2+ Year of flight Instruction or customer facing technical training experience
• Must have the ability and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance
• Able to obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• Up to 75% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required
• Comfortable operating a UAS in various weather and light conditions

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEVEL III

• High school Diploma or GED and 7-10 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 10 years
• 5+ Year of flight Instruction or customer facing technical training experience
• Minimum of 500 hours of flight experience as a Pilot in Command
• Must have the ability and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance
• Able to obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• Up to 75% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required
• Comfortable operating a UAS in various weather and light conditions

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret level security clearance
• Completion of training or a degree in aviation, engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience in deployed UAS ISR operations
• Vigilant Spirit experience
• Quattro FMS experience
• Research and development experience
• Publication writing experience
• Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA
• Private Pilot License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to obtain a DOT physical
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and kneeling
• Percieving differences in wire and indicator light colors
• Operating hand and power tools
• Lifting, carrying, and/or moving tools, equipment, and components weighing up to 50 pounds
• Working in confined spaces and around aircraft
• Ascending and descending ladders or stairs as required

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $30.00 to $70.00. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education and training, job-related knowledge and skills, the scope and level of responsibility of the position, internal equity, and market/business considerations.