UAS Pilot

UAS Pilot

NASC is seeking an experienced UAS Pilot to join our UAS Special Projects Team in West Palm Beach, Florida for a 1 year Fixed-Term with option for extension. This role offers the opportunity to operate an advanced Group 4, fixed-wing UAS, supporting mission-critical flight operations, and directly contributing to enhancing commercial UAS operations in the National Airspace. This position is ideal for pilots with strong technical skills and a passion for advancing unmanned aviation operations.

Position Summary

As a UAS Pilot in Command (PIC), you will operate a TEROS fixed-wing unmanned aircraft system supporting commercial UAS flight operations focused on linear infrastructure inspections, hurricane preparedness and hurricane disaster response efforts. This position directly supports and reports operationally to a key UAS customer who owns and operates a TEROS UAS.

These duties require regular flight operations from home-based airfields in FL as well as scheduled field deployments in support of customer requirements. As PIC you will be responsible to perform pre-flight and post-flight procedures, ensure compliance with FAA regulations, operate TEROS UAS in accordance with customer published manuals and operating procedures and adhere to NASC and customer safety and security requirements. You will also assist team members with UAS aircraft and equipment transport, UAS maintenance, system integration, payload testing, and RDT&E activities. This position requires travel and hands-on involvement in all phases of UAS operations. There will be occasional work conducted in customer furnished office environment focused on UAS program support activities. This position qualifies for a relocation package.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe operation of TEROS UAS as PIC
• Ensure compliance with FAA UAS regulations, safety standards, and both customer and NASC procedures
• Maintain accurate flight logs, mission records, and operational documentation
• Support customer and UAS team members with the generation of documents and forms to maintain regulatory compliance (FAA, FCC and other) as required by program
• Support deployed UAS operations, including:
• Mobile Air Command (MAC) setup
• Pre-flight and post-flight inspections
• Launch and recovery operations
• Assist UAS Technician with scheduled and unscheduled UAS maintenance
• Support UAS team with troubleshooting systems, payloads and other support equipment as required
• Support UAS system integration, payload testing, and test & evaluation
• Contribute to test plans, technical manuals, and operational reports
• Participate in RDT&E, system upgrades, and shop duties when not deployed
• Travel within the state of Florida as required (up to 30%)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years UAS Pilot experience (required)
• Current FAA Private Pilot License (PPL) (required)
• Current FAA 3rd Class medical as minimum (required)
• Possess a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate (required)
• High school diploma (minimum)
• Position is contingent upon ability to safely pass NASC TEROS UAS Pilot Program (required)
• Ability to move, transport, position and or lift aircraft parts, components, support equipment or other related articles weighing up to 50lbs (required)
• General knowledge and use of hand tools (required)
• Computer literacy with strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, PPT and Excel (required)

Desired Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilots License (preferred)
• Experience with Piccolo Command Center (PCC) (preferred)
• Degree in Aviation, Engineering or related field (Preferred)
• RC aircraft pilot experience (preferred)
• Technical or mechanical background (preferred)
• Class A CDL and medical or ability to obtain to support equipment transport

Benefits Overview

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental and vision insurance program
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Generous PTO
• Tuition reimbursement