UAV Pilot II/III

Contract UAV Pilot in Command (Group III UAS)

Type: 1099 contractor

Rotation: 120 days on / 60 days off

Base: Anywhere in the USA, with overseas deployment

Levels: II or III depending on experience

Role overview

We are looking for Contract UAV Pilots in Command to support ground and flight operations of a Group III unmanned aircraft system during domestic and overseas deployments. Working under minimal supervision as part of a small crew, you will operate as either Pilot in Command or Payload Operator, responsible for safe aircraft operation and mission success.

This is a 1099 contractor position on a 120 days on, 60 days off rotation. You can be based anywhere in the USA but must be willing to deploy overseas for the duration of each rotation.

Tasks and accountabilities

• Plan flight operations in support of customer-driven requirements
• Perform pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight safety checks
• Remotely pilot the UAS, following or adapting flight plans to meet mission objectives
• Operate as Pilot in Command or Payload Operator within a small crew
• Support flight operations outside the continental US for the length of the rotation, or as mutually agreed
• Conduct flight demonstrations for customers at remote locations
• Support and refine training curriculum, documentation and standardisation material
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to maximise mission readiness
• Ensure compliance with all FAA, host-nation and customer regulations as applicable

Basic requirements: Level II

• 3 to 6 years of UAV experience
• Minimum 500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command
• Expert knowledge and extensive hands-on experience with Piccolo autopilot systems
• Currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance
• Able to obtain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• Willing and able to travel up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS
• Able to pass required flight and deployment physicals

Basic requirements: Level III

• 6+ years of UAV experience, including significant time as Pilot in Command
• Minimum 500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command
• Expert knowledge and extensive hands-on experience with Piccolo autopilot systems
• Currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance
• Able to obtain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• Willing and able to travel up to 100% CONUS and OCONUS
• Able to pass required flight and deployment physicals

Preferred requirements

• Training or a degree in aviation, engineering or a related field
• Military flight experience
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• Private Pilot Licence
• Experience in deployed UAS ISR operations

Terms

• 1099 contractor engagement
• 120 days on / 60 days off rotation
• Day rate to be agreed
• Start ASAP